Controversial take: Webpack should default to `optimization.minimize = false`.
Minification is great, but it's a common band-aid for the problem of "you're shipping wayyy too much JavaScript."
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Controversial take: there's zero reason to use Webpack for backend code. Don't do it unless you're really really sure you need to.
If you're using Webpack for Lambda, we recommend you stop. Here's why: getrevue.co/profile/masterin…#NodeJS#JavaScript#CodeNewbie
We find ourselves going back to this tutorial EVERY SINGLE TIME we add Webpack to a new project.
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If only we could find a way to memorize Webpack configs 😆 Or maybe just write a CLI tool? 🤔
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This weekend, we're pondering whether to push back on a client's decision to use environment variables for config.
On one hand, env vars are quite awful. On the other hand, inertia and wanting to pick our battles.
Thoughts? 🤔 getrevue.co/profile/masterin…#DevCommunity#DevDiscuss
What does it take to be a Staff Software Engineer? 🤔
Staff is a vague title. Some Staff Engs mostly code, some mostly do meetings and documents, but we see 1 common thread:
Staff Engs work to make other devs more effective.
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