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by js2 3180 days ago
This is probably the best annoucement of a new feature I have ever read. It makes an analogy to an existing technology. It provides a clear description of the new feature. It provides clear examples of how to use the new feature with a link to a sandbox so you can run and modify the examples. And it explains the thought process behind the implementation. In additon, I didn't notice a single typo, spelling or grammar error.

Also, this feature is pretty cool!

3 comments

Daww, thanks!

I wish I'd included more images and diagrams in the post, but I'm generally terrible at coming up with those.

I also wish we'd been able to enable it in production for everyone immediately... but with a change this big we need to be cautious.

> I didn't notice a single typo

JavaScript is spelled incorrect all over the place.

Awesome feature and post!

That would be "incorrectly".... be careful with criticism.
do you mean that one must be completely flawless?
Only when you're being pedantic.
i guess that leaves one's fate in the hands of passers by.
You're right. Fixed.

(I habitually type it "Javascript" but it is indeed supposed to be "JavaScript".)

You misspelled announcement though. And addition.

Sorry, had to :)

Phone typos. Too late to fix. Oh well, can’t win them all.