Hi, my name is Tom Smykowski, I'm a staff full-stack engineer. I build and scale SaaS platforms to millions of users, working end-to-end from system architecture to frontend to mobile. On this blog I share what I learn about software engineering, performance optimization, and the evolving landscape of web technologies.
What This Article Covers
Explore the intriguing reasons behind why some major websites choose to store JavaScript within HTML files, contrary to conventional wisdom. This article delves into the historical and technical factors that influence this decision and examines the implications for performance and scalability in large-scale web applications.
Questions This Article Answers
- Why do some large websites integrate JavaScript directly into HTML?
- How have browser capabilities evolved to impact JavaScript loading strategies?
- What are the network considerations for handling millions of users simultaneously?
- How do caching strategies influence the decision to embed JavaScript within HTML?
- What role does rapid deployment and versioning play in this architectural choice?
Length and Time
A detailed exploration of web architecture choices with practical insights. Approximately 6 minutes to read.