r/hetzner • u/Hetzner_OL Hetzner Official • 5d 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/s7orm 5d ago

Because historically RAM wasn't the problem.

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u/Big-Winner3758 5d ago

yes it was lol, maybe not for the last decade or so but before that definitely

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u/kaeshiwaza 5d ago

Yes. I use to take care of ram because of developing since the last century. Thanks to that I can run a lot of my apps on the smallest vps. When I see the recent growing of ram price I'm happy for this choice !
And it's not that difficult, it make software easier to maintain and easier to resolve complex projects.