We're not quite sure exactly when email was invented. Sometime around 1971. We do know exactly when spam was invented: May 3rd, 1978, when Gary Thuerk emaile...
Most of Dylan’s talks are good, but I liked this one in particular due to it talking about such a relatively old technology and how we’ve gotten used to some arbetary rules that aren’t in the spec. I feel like it does say that we should be careful with the rules we put in place for things like protocols, since sometimes tougher constraints lead to a less ambiguous experience for users and maintainers.
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Most of Dylan’s talks are good, but I liked this one in particular due to it talking about such a relatively old technology and how we’ve gotten used to some arbetary rules that aren’t in the spec. I feel like it does say that we should be careful with the rules we put in place for things like protocols, since sometimes tougher constraints lead to a less ambiguous experience for users and maintainers.
I’ve watched the whole thing and it’s an eye opener. I’ve got now a greater respect for email.
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