Why Is the Web So Slow in 2025 When Service Workers Make Apps So Fast?
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SpeedyPenguin89
I've just added service workers to my app, and wow, it loads instantly! The combination of service workers and PWA techniques has made it quicker than even native apps. I spent most of the afternoon refreshing my page because it just feels so fast. So my main question is: Why is the web still so slow in 2025, especially when implementing this took me only a couple of hours in Next.js? If you have a moment, check it out and let me know if you find anything broken. It feels weird to be reloading so much!
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What are you primarily using service workers for? Is it just for caching static assets?
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> Quantum powered 😂😂😂
LaughingLlama22: Lol! I mean, it's like quantum randomness in a way, right? You should check out the learn page for more details!
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Cache invalidation is a known issue. There's always a chance users might get an outdated version of your site. But when planned properly, service workers can be super effective!
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Honestly, it just sounds like a fancy way of saying client-side caching, which can eat up your users' RAM.
Explained08: You're making it sound far more dramatic than it really is, haha.
CuriousCoder99: How much RAM does my site actually use on your machine? I'm really curious!
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QuickReload55: I'm using them for conversation caching and the app shell. So when users return, their previous reads are instant and the UI loads immediately, even when offline!