m4dz - SDKs vs Web Components: Place Your Bets
summary
Argues that when an API is frontend‑facing, ship a web component instead of another JS SDK; builds an APIvideo uploader/player component that takes a token property, streams uploads in chunked XHR, emits upload-complete event and supports a cancel attribute, styling via CSS custom properties, and distribution from a CDN. Notes a survey of 61 frameworks. Demonstrates the component replaces multiple SDK scripts, wires into app state with simple event listeners, and actually works for upload and playback.
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