Developers Quote by Brendan Eich
“If the web can be evolved to include the missing APIs and have better performance, [developers] won't need to go beyond the web.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Web Evolution Talk, 2015
The web could replace many native tools if it adds missing APIs and improves speed, reducing the need for external platforms.
In simple terms: Better web APIs could eliminate need for non‑web solutions.
Focus on enhancing web standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- building web apps
- mobile web
- progressive web apps
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What APIs are most critical to add?
- How can performance be measured?
If hardware limitations persist, web may still fall short.