Instapaper's web redesign beta. Rewriting a codebase from scratch. Understandable code and writing for maintainability. The balance between easy-to-write but unimpressive apps and implementing cutting-edge features that require messy hacks. The horrible mess of smartphone photo management and backup. How much should Apple protect people from hardware failures or carelessness? (See also: John's old two-hard-drives article.) Technical and economic challenges of Apple automatically backing up all of your photos and videos. Non-nerd backups. After-show: OS X Ivericks, Gruber on interface familiarity, Edge Cases on filesystems. Sponsored by: Warby Parker: Boutique-quality, vintage-inspired eyewear at a revolutionary price. (Spot featuring guest host @tiffanyarment!) Use coupon code ATP for free 3-day shipping. Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like. Free for up to 10 people, and affordable for your entire company.
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