Unleashing a Web Development Adventure with Paolo Fragomeni
Like the intrepid explorers of old, Paolo Fragomeni and his team have set sail on a daring quest — a dream of a world without servers, where the reign of the digital landlords comes to an end.
Socket Supply is the manifestation of this audacious vision, empowering web developers to create native apps for any operating system using the familiar trio of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It's like discovering a hidden treasure trove that allows you to unlock the secrets of the app development universe.
But that's not all - the true magic lies in real-time, multi-user peer-to-peer interactions—no servers required. It's a bustling harbor where collaboration thrives and innovation flourishes.
So, fellow explorers, set your sights on Socket Supply and may your journey be filled with wonder and boundless inspiration!
Interview Summary #
Socket Supply makes a project called Socket Runtime, which helps web developers create native apps for any OS using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is an application runtime that emerged over the last few years and has been welcomed by web developers.
00:00 Socket Supply allows web developers to create native apps for any OS using just HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
02:50 Socket provides peer-to-peer capabilities and local file access to help developers build software that runs on any platform
05:45 Infrastructure controlled by for-profit companies is a bad idea.
08:31 Create native peer-to-peer applications on any platform
10:52 Socket Supply provides a foundation for developers to build applications using Hypercore protocol and interesting libraries on top of it.
13:26 Socket Supply is focused on aligning with web standards and stability.
15:46 Socket runtime provides multi-user real-time peer-to-peer interactions without the need for servers.
17:54 GitHub is the best place to interact with the community and track progress
SocketSupply Links #
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