[Blog Proposal] Premature Optimization, Evil, and Geo #101
Description
@cloudnativegeo/cng-editorial-board will review this submission.
Blog Post Title
dask.array.from_zarr(premature_optimization.zarr)
I'll think of something better ;)
Author(s)
Marshall
Summary
Explore Donald Knuth's famous maxim on premature optimization and apply it to the world of spatiotemporal technology and cloud native formats, where I think the field often loses sight of lower tech solutions. We will celebrate the power of new technologies but caution against over-engineering and emphasize the end-user. We'll make the case that focusing on the "critical 3%" of efficiency shouldn't overshadow the need for user-centric, straightforward design
Why this post is relevant to Cloud Native Geo
This post directly addresses the themes of tool choice and standards within Cloud Native Geospatial. It encourages the community to have a balanced perspective, ensuring that the push for "cloud native" solutions, while powerful, remains grounded in practicality and accessibility. It sparks a valuable discussion on the developer experience vs. the end-user outcome and provides a gentle cautionary tale against over-engineering in the pursuit of the latest format or tool.
Timeline
When do you plan to submit your draft, and when would you like the post published?
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- To ensure timely publication, please plan to submit your initial draft at least 2 weeks and 3 days before your intended publication date.
I am not sure! Maybe early 2026?
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