tl;dr:By refining the JavaScript used for Netflix.com’s sign-up process and using prefetching techniques, the developer team was able to provide a better user experience for both mobile and desktop users and offer several improvements. (1) Loading and Time-to-Interactive decreased by 50% (for the logged-out desktop homepage at Netflix.com). (2) JavaScript bundle size reduced by 200kB by switching from React and other client-side libraries to vanilla JavaScript. React was still used server-side. (3) Prefetching HTML, CSS and JavaScript (React) reduced Time-to-Interactive by 30% for future navigations.
tl;dr:“A feature I'm particularly excited about is the AI's ability to prototype fixes. It can suggest changes to your styles and DOM structure, which are then reflected in the Changes panel. This allows you to experiment with solutions in real-time, without the fear of breaking your codebase.”
tl;dr:The Google research team concluded that the following were pillars of team effectiveness. Addy discusses each in depth: (1) Psychological Safety: "On our team, making a mistake is seen as an opportunity to learn rather than a blunder to be penalized." (2) Dependability: "I can count on my teammates to deliver on their promises and commitments." (3) Structure and Clarity: "We have a clear and effective roadmap for decision-making within our team." (4) Meaning: "The work I contribute to the team holds personal significance for me." (5) Impact: "I can clearly see how our team's efforts make a difference to the broader goals of the organization."
tl;dr:Addy argues that by hesitating to ask for what one wants, you not only miss out on immediate opportunities but also deprive your future self and others of potential benefits. If you don’t ask for what you want, you: (1) Sell yourself short. By not expressing desires, one misses out on feedback and potential connections. (2) Limiting your own learning. Not all requests will be met with a 'yes', but each 'no' is a lesson that refines one's approach and understanding. (3) The Ripple Effect. Expressing desires provides clarity to others and can lead to unforeseen payoffs in the future. (4) Breaking free from hesitation. Defining one's goals, practicing articulation, and maintaining a positive yet realistic mindset, one can more confidently ask for what they want.
tl;dr:“Just as we strive for optimized, clean code, our teams should aim for clear, modular, and simple communication.” Addy shares tips from his time at Google: (1) Optimize communication for the target audience.
(2) Speak clearly and slowly. (3) Opt for concise messages rather than apologizing for long ones. (4) Use simple and common words. Remove unnecessary and unrelated words. (5) Avoid English idioms and slang phrases if working with a global team. (6) Use inclusive language that considers all educational backgrounds.
tl;dr:Optimizations include: (1) Search Results Optimization: By sending the first 10 item images along with the header, eBay ensures quicker downloads, reducing the download start time for search result images. (2) Edge Caching for autosuggestion data: suggestions in the search box are cached and served from a CDN, reducing network latency and server processing time. (3) Edge caching for unrecognized homepage users: Content for unrecognized users is cached on eBay's edge network, allowing first-time users to receive content from a nearby server, reducing network latency and server processing time.
tl;dr:Leverage is impact produced divided by time invested. To increase your leverage, ask yourself the following before any activity: (1) What if this activity was simple? (decrease time cost). (2) What if this activity was huge? (increase value). (3) What else could I be doing? (opportunity cost).
tl;dr:"Today I'll share some of the software engineering soft skills I've learned from my first 10 years on Google Chrome, where I am a Senior Staff Engineering Manager." Addy covers topics such as learning new things, technical complexity, design docs, & more.
tl;dr:The Chrome team are in development of "badging", a method of identifying sites that are built in "a way that makes them slow" by looking at historical load latencies. In the future, such information may be communicated to users.
tl;dr:Download & execution time are primary bottlenecks for loading scripts in 2019. "Aim for a small bundle of synchronous (inline) scripts for your above-the-fold content with one or more deferred scripts for the rest of the page."