Back to Basics: Rekindling Web Development's Foundational Flame Amidst the Framework Frenzy
The discussion you’ve provided highlights a critical dialogue within the web development community, examining why some contemporary developers exhibit an over-reliance on JavaScript frameworks like React as a default for all web projects, sometimes at the expense of more traditional, simpler methods.
Roots of the Problem
At the core, many new developers are trained in an environment where JavaScript frameworks supersede the fundamental building blocks of web development – HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. This has led to a generation of professionals who might not fully grasp or appreciate the power and simplicity of server-rendered HTML and minimal JavaScript. This isn’t because they’re lacking intelligence but rather because of a systemic shift in how web development is taught and executed. Bootcamps and university courses geared towards immediate employment often prioritize these frameworks due to industry demand without grounding students in the primitive technologies that empower these frameworks.