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Story - From 486 to Vue.js: Evan You's Full-Time Gamble on Open Source
Dec 4, 2023
Evan You, the creator of Vue.js, shares his journey from a developer solving his own problems to leading one of today's most popular web frameworks. He discusses the challenges and successes of Vue.js, including explosive user feedback at conferences and the impact of negative feedback on his motivation.
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Quick takeaways
- Evan Yu faced the challenge of balancing the needs of existing users with the demand for more advanced features in Vue 3.0.
- Evan's personal connections with users at Vue conferences helped him stay motivated and reminded him of the impact of his work.
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Evan's vision for Vue and the challenges faced
Evan Yu, the creator of Vue, faced challenges when introducing the Composition API for Vue 3.0. The new API upset existing users who preferred the lightweight and simple approach of Vue. However, there were also users demanding more advanced features and scalability. Evan had to listen to both user groups and find a middle ground to keep the existing users happy while offering more flexibility for complex use cases.
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