TL;DR Of course, I realize that most major websites today are written in them, I'm just offering an alternative.
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"You can replace frameworks with..."
*proceeds to list a bunch of other frameworks*
Just because something runs on the back end, or during a build step doesn't mean it's not a "framework"!
I agree though, throwing things like Next at every project is kind of wild, and makes very little sense as a strategy.
And more people should use custom components, you're right there!
Unfortunate π
But I like this post. @anthonymax we should work up an easy way to create a CMS integration.
Thank you! Most likely, such a method has already been created, since CMS has existed for 20 years.
As developers, we love our code and tools. But in the end, the customer doesnβt care if the problem was solved with a hammer or a screwdriver. They just want it solved.
honestly love seeing all the old tools and new tricks mixed like this, makes me rethink how much we really need frameworks - you ever feel keeping things simple actually ends up saving more time or nah
For small projects, it definitely saves time and money, but for large ones, despite all the coolness of other projects, Next.js is irreplaceable.
pretty cool seeing someone call out the basics like this - i always feel like we forget how much can be done just by keeping things simple
you ever notice how sometimes old tools end up working even better when things get too complicated?
Love seeing Web Components get some attention again! For a few projects, I've started using stateful AI-driven builders instead of traditional frameworks, and it really changed my workflow.
Curious if anyone else has tried ditching frameworks for newer no-code or AI-powered tools?
I think it's worth a try. Web components are like a built-in framework in javascript, and many people just don't know about it! Well, and of course, dynamically obtaining components using all sorts of HMPL, Alpine.js, HTMX shouldn't be denied either.
Jekyll is very goood! Nice post.
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Yep. good
Man, this kinda stuff always gets me thinking about what I actually need versus what everyone else is hyped about. Love seeing these options laid out.
Alternative is the main thing
Thanks!
Appreciate the insightful breakdown of alternatives to mainstream frameworks. Revisiting native Web Components and lightweight approaches like HMPL.js is a great reminder that simpler tools often suffice.
I've found that it's often better to start with a simple base β plain HTML, small libraries, or native web features β and then scale up only when the complexity justifies it. Jumping straight into a framework can lead to building your app around the tool, rather than around the problem you're trying to solve. That inversion often adds unnecessary weight and long-term maintenance costs.
Great to see more articles like this challenging that instinctive framework-first mindset π
Pretty cool how going back to basics actually holds up. Always makes me second guess jumping on the next big thing right away.
Pretty cool seeing someone break from using all the fancy frameworks - reminds me I probably overthink my own setup way too much
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Thanks for sharing this awesome article!
I hid the frameworks in the preview. I wonder if you found them all?
I found Next, Vue and Nuxt
Yes, it's true, all frameworks are found
Whatever worksβso be it. Simple. π
pretty cool tbh, i always end up circling back to the basics anyway - you ever feel like old tools just age better than the fancy new stuff?
You have a point there! π
Ever felt locked into a giant framework you donβt love anymore? Or wished your app wasnβt 500KB of JavaScript just to show a button?
Good news: You can absolutely replace popular frameworks like React, Angular, or even Express using lighter, modern, or native alternatives β and itβs easier than you might think.
Hereβs how developers are ditching the bloat and still building fast, powerful apps.
I've been moving most of my projects to AI-powered no-code builders lately - lets me skip all the boilerplate and focus on the logic. Surprised how much I don't miss setting up frameworks at all.
Really love the breakdown! Iβve been experimenting with Web Components recently and Iβm surprised at how powerful they are without needing React or Vue. Definitely underrated.
This was quite the read, I always love post like these!
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