Internet Native Applications

The author discusses how internet applications have evolved over time, from slow and functional to faster but less performant due to cloud computing. They predict a new era of "Internet Native Applications" that will combine the utility of internet apps with the speed of local desktop apps. This change will be driven by advancements in edge networks, WebAssembly for near-native speed code execution, and improved internet protocols like QUIC and HTTP/2. The author believes this shift will bring about a fundamental change in how applications are architected and calls on engineers, architects, and CIOs to start planning for it.