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You can replace popular frameworks using these methods! πŸ”₯

Anthony Max on May 16, 2025

TL;DR Of course, I realize that most major websites today are written in them, I'm just offering an alternative. Hello everyone! Today, so many si...
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Ben Sinclair

"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!

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No matter how far web development has advanced, people will still use WordPress and other similar platforms even in 20 years

Unfortunate πŸ˜”

But I like this post. @anthonymax we should work up an easy way to create a CMS integration.

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Anthony Max

Thank you! Most likely, such a method has already been created, since CMS has existed for 20 years.

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Coding With Patrik

As developers, we love our code and tools. But in the end, the customer doesn’t care if the problem was solved with a hammer or a screwdriver. They just want it solved.

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Nathan Tarbert

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

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Anthony Max

For small projects, it definitely saves time and money, but for large ones, despite all the coolness of other projects, Next.js is irreplaceable.

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Nathan Tarbert

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?

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Dotallio

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?

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Anthony Max

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.

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Werliton Silva

Jekyll is very goood! Nice post.

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Anthony Max

Jekyll for Blogging - Timeless Classic

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Werliton Silva

Yep. good

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Nevo David

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.

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Anthony Max

Alternative is the main thing

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Lee Rodgers

Great article!

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Anthony Max

Thanks!

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Tan Yong He

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 πŸ™Œ

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Nathan Tarbert

Pretty cool how going back to basics actually holds up. Always makes me second guess jumping on the next big thing right away.

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Nathan Tarbert

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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Dakshata

πŸ™Œ

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Lovit

Thanks for sharing this awesome article!

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Anthony Max

I hid the frameworks in the preview. I wonder if you found them all?

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Gleb

I found Next, Vue and Nuxt

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Anthony Max

Yes, it's true, all frameworks are found

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davinceleecode

Whatever worksβ€”so be it. Simple. πŸ˜…

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Nathan Tarbert

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?

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Saint Thomas Brown β™Ÿ

You have a point there! πŸ˜†

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Silver Echo

Ever felt locked into a giant framework you don’t love anymore? Or wished your app wasn’t 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 it’s easier than you might think.

Here’s how developers are ditching the bloat and still building fast, powerful apps.

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Dotallio

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.

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Roger guy

Really love the breakdown! I’ve been experimenting with Web Components recently and I’m surprised at how powerful they are without needing React or Vue. Definitely underrated.

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Saint Thomas Brown β™Ÿ

This was quite the read, I always love post like these!

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