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, career growth, and navigating the complexities of the tech industry.
What This Article Covers
This article delves into the evolving dynamics between major browser vendors and the web, exploring how the dominance of Google, Microsoft, and Apple impacts the progression of web technologies. It examines the inherent conflicts of interest these companies face as both system and browser developers, and how these might be affecting the development of web apps versus native apps.
Questions This Article Answers
- How have major operating system vendors become gatekeepers of the web?
- What are the potential conflicts of interest for companies that develop both operating systems and web browsers?
- Why might web app development be stalling compared to native apps?
- Is there a genuine privacy concern with web apps, or is it a strategic narrative?
- What might the future hold for web technologies in the face of these challenges?
Length and Time
A thought-provoking exploration with industry insights and historical context. Approximately 10 minutes to read.