Challenges for Developers of Building Large Web Applications

Explore the challenges of developing large web applications in this GOTO Aarhus 2014 conference talk by Graham Hinchly from the Financial Times. Delve into the complexities of matching native app experiences on the web, examining common myths and genuine obstacles. Investigate the true performance differences between mobile devices and desktops, assess JavaScript execution bottlenecks, and evaluate the limitations of client-side storage technologies like AppCache. Gain insights from the Financial Times team's three-year journey of building, rebuilding, and maintaining a large web application. Walk away with practical tools and strategies to enhance both your product development and team processes, equipping you to create more responsive and user-friendly web applications in an increasingly mobile-first world.