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Richard Guay

New frameworks in any language come about because of a need. Someone had a specific need that wasn’t met by other system. Therefore, they developed what worked best for them.

The “hype” in frameworks is the same with languages and other tools - some people get over zealous about what they found helped them. To them, it’s not hype. Just to others.

The truth is, there isn’t a single solution for everything. Use what works best for the job at hand. If your tools don’t seem to fit, then look for one that does. The only bad tool is the one you use for a job it wasn’t meant to solve. Each tool has it’s strengths and weaknesses. I would never use a hammer to tighten a screw (though I know some people do). I would get the screwdriver made for it and use it.

That is where the negative hype comes from - people trying to force use of a tool for everything!

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Madza

This is well put 👍😉