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Discussion on: Gatsby vs Next.JS - What, Why and When?

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lucas kardonski

This is the same problem I had. Whats the point of learning React/gatsby for making sites when you can make reactive static sites with vanillaJs that behave exactly like a native app. This will allow you to master javascript and a do the same that a react app does. Still theres cases where you might want to use React, but it’s overkill for a simple site/blog.

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Thiago de Bastos

Hmm but isn't the point of something like Gatsby to have you up and running with a blog in a manner of minutes? Who wants to spend all that time setting up each time, the boiler plate can be overwhelming.
I suppose the question is: do you want to master JS or do you want to turn ideas into reality? Its a touch tight rope to balance and it depends on what kind of engineer you are how you are employed (eg solo/contractor/full time).