Yeah I was surprised by lit-element as well, I wonder why it didn't get traction on HN.

As much as I liked studying there, it's not a good place to actually work as a software engineer (locally that is).

I do it like this: https://github.com/ktsn/vue-template-loader

There's also a plugin for VSCode that let's you switch between Button.js and Button.html for example.

Good intro, few nitpicks:

- it should be mentioned that components have to return data as a function [0]

- v-for should ideally be used with keys [1]

[0] https://vuejs.org/v2/guide/components.html#data-Must-Be-a-Fu...

[1] https://vuejs.org/v2/guide/list.html#key

One should definitely mention the vue.js docs for basics.

There are ways to use state machines in web development [0]. Couple that with TypeScript and you maybe get something like that.

[0] https://hackernoon.com/upgrade-your-react-ui-with-state-mach...

That's actually something I've changed my mind about.

Been a long time Linux user myself and kinda hated on Windows.

About a year ago I got a Macbook Air and while I appreciate the UI, that one really got in the way of working.

There's no apparent way of going up one folder in Finder and by default you don't even see full paths. Closing windows doesn't really quit the app, maximizing windows does a weird kind of maximizing, you need to install an app to get window snapping... Terminal is nice though!

Decided to give Windows a try again recently and with the WSL I don't see too much to complain about. System settings are confusing and weirdly hidden in different apps, updates are unnerving etc. yes but in terms of daily use no obstacles.

Have to use Windows at work as well and aside from updates nothing work-hindering.

Really curious how well that would work. Even two HomePods won't do real stereo because sound is supposed to be equally spread throughout the room.

But especially with movies the difference between left and right is kinda important.

Well, maybe it's just a price thing. A bigger speaker would probably have cost too much.

And while I agree that with speakers like Dali Zensors or Denon MC41s affordable solutions exist.. you'd still need an amp with airplay, calibration etc.

Also you can't just put stereo speakers on your table in the middle of the room. If there would be a good spot for them something like the airSOUND AS 30 (active speakers) would be an alternative. Plus subwoofer you'd be at the same price point.

Yes, that's probably all true. I just wanted them to aim slightly higher, but let's not forget that this needs to have appeal to the masses that already consider a $300 speaker expensive. Most audio people see that as the minimum to get anything worthwhile and I'd have loved to see what Apple can do with larger, more expensive speakers.

They have to appeal to the portion of the masses that are Apple customers and for them, $300 isn't terribly expensive.

It is expensive compared to what Amazon sells and that's why Apple is smart to have focused on the speaker rather than the smart.

When you compare it to their previous speaker system (the HiFi), it's a huge step up for the same amount of money.

> They have to appeal to the portion of the masses that are Apple customers and for them, $300 isn't terribly expensive.

Maybe, but as indicated before I think if that’s the case and sound quality is the focus those customers could very likely do a lot better with a pair of bookshelfs.

Though there is Nativescript Vue now.

I like the simplicity of React though I don't mind the Vue templating language that much either. Sometimes I actually prefer Vue templates because with React you often see components where it's not so clear how the rendered output will look like.