Aug 29 2024 39 mins
In this episode, we delve into the looming COBOL crisis and why the shortage of programmers could create a compatibility conundrum for banks and businesses in the near future. We then explore the ongoing issues with IPv4 and the inertia hindering IPv6 adoption, revealing why the internet remains caught between two worlds. We also discuss the importance of website wait times and the strategies to optimize web speed, showing how mere milliseconds can significantly impact a business's success. Finally, we uncover the history of CSS chaos and the compatibility challenges that shaped modern web standards, spotlighting the unsung heroes of the early browser battles.
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