Sasha Shynkevich
How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living
#1about 9 minutes
Debunking common complaints about JavaScript development
The most common complaints about JavaScript, such as it being a bad language with too many tools, are often misunderstandings of a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
#2about 9 minutes
Understanding the core challenges of frontend development
Frontend development is inherently difficult due to browser limitations, a steep and continuous learning curve, and business pressures that limit deep technical exploration.
#3about 11 minutes
A brief history of JavaScript frameworks
Tracing the evolution from early libraries like jQuery to solve browser inconsistencies, to MVC frameworks like AngularJS, and finally to modern component-based tools like React and Svelte.
#4about 2 minutes
What to expect from any modern framework
Modern JavaScript frameworks all provide essential features like component-based architecture, modularity, good performance, server-side rendering, and a strong developer experience out of the box.
#5about 3 minutes
How to choose the right framework for your project
Select a framework based on your team's experience, the project's technical requirements, and its deadlines, rather than just comparing feature lists.
#6about 4 minutes
Focusing on business value over framework hype
The most important factors for success are understanding business needs and user goals, not which specific framework you choose.
#7about 3 minutes
The expanding universe of JavaScript and WebAssembly
JavaScript's reach extends far beyond frontend frameworks into backend, mobile, desktop, and 3D development, with WebAssembly opening up even more possibilities.
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