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JS Frameworks Overload

This cluster centers on discussions about the excessive number of JavaScript frameworks, with commenters expressing frustration over constant new releases, advocating for vanilla JS, and debating their necessity.

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Sample Comments

webfolder • Nov 4, 2017 • View on HN

It's enough. We do not need another javascript framework.

mariusmg • Feb 12, 2022 • View on HN

Very cool, way better than JS frameworks comparations :)

jrs99 • Jan 10, 2014 • View on HN

which frameworks did you try for JS? and what were your needs?

DoctorDerek • Jun 18, 2021 • View on HN

Is it finally time to admit that JavaScript frameworks have some advantages over plain old vanilla JavaScript programming?

j45 • Nov 3, 2023 • View on HN

Maybe JavaScript sans frameworks

Bondifrench • Oct 20, 2017 • View on HN

A JS Framework not talked enough!! Keep them coming!

wozza • Nov 7, 2009 • View on HN

wtf is with this obsession with javascript frameworks ?

prmoustache • Sep 3, 2023 • View on HN

AnythingJS is not a good example. There are as many JS frameworks as there are js developers.

la_fayette • Jul 6, 2018 • View on HN

does the world really need another js framework?

dmead • Mar 10, 2020 • View on HN

why do so many JS frameworks exist?