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Mostly Technical

35: Laravel vs. JavaScript with Dax & Adam Elmore

May 21, 2024
Dax & Adam Elmore discuss JavaScript vs. Laravel, selling coffee from terminals, balancing internet use, negotiating medical bills, evolution of tech stacks, coffee business ventures, distribution strategies, and creating a teaching business.
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Quick takeaways

  • Laravel and React serve different niches, with Laravel focusing on individual growth and React on enterprise solutions.
  • Practicality and accessibility drive the dominance of PHP and JavaScript, despite technical criticisms.

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Origin of Frameworks

JavaScript frameworks like Laravel and React have different origins, with Laravel focusing on functionality for one person with no money to build a product that makes millions, while React caters to specialists and big teams backed by enterprises and VC money. The contrasting mindsets create tools for different purposes.

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