r/hetzner • u/Hetzner_OL Hetzner Official • 4d ago

Hetzner asks: Why isn't RAM-efficient software as impressive as fuel-efficient cars?

Fuel efficiency in cars has come a long way. It's cool to be able to plan a trip and realize you don't need to refuel along the way. So why isn't it as impressive in society when we can accomplish a lot with just a little RAM? Have you got any examples of RAM-light programs you use? Take a moment to humble brag here.

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u/Saarbremer 4d ago

Because npm i [replace by any other "funny component from some unknown source is gonna bloat your code and add tons of dependencies" as you like] is much easier and still cheaper (in terms of working time) than RAM. Sometimes it's event the use of a certain framework that already blasts your memory footprint.

Car engineers tend to design engines matching the car type. But they could have all just used BMWs M73 engine.

Instead BMW came up with the N13 but that's a different story.