Technology is a medium that enables us to achieve things in life, ideally in a pleasant way. In the software world, operating systems, programming languages and application frameworks are the tools of the trade. But you need the right tool for the right job. If you’re thinking about writing or porting your code to snaps, there are some interesting things you should consider before you commit yourself.
Strictly Come Snapping
The reason why this article should be useful stems from the fundamental differences in how snaps behave compared to classic Linux applications. Creating a snap isn’t just a matter of declaring instructions in the snapcraft.yaml file (recipe), which will be used to create the final artifact, the snap, which users can then install and run. It also requires some understanding of the new paradigms and concepts that snaps introduce. These could pose a hurdle, especially if you are already used to working and developing code in a certain way.
