The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source If not React, then what? (News)
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Dec 2, 2024 The discussion tackles the crucial question, "If not React, then what?" highlighting the risks of dependency on popular frameworks. Alex Russell and Csaba Okrona explore ways to break knowledge silos and enhance collaboration in tech teams. They also rave about Apple's new M4 Mac Mini, showcasing its efficiency. Moreover, the comparison between Amazon S3 and Cloudflare R2 suggests a potential shift in cloud storage preferences for organizations. The insights are both timely and thought-provoking!
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Against Frameworkism
- Alex Russell advises against starting new projects with React in the 2020s.
- He believes that "frameworkism" is not effective and encourages engineering solutions.
Framework Limitations
- Jerod Santo agrees and cautions against blindly adopting new frameworks.
- He emphasizes addressing underlying codebase issues instead of seeking framework solutions.
Knowledge Silos
- Csaba Okrona highlights the cost of knowledge silos, impacting engineer morale and innovation.
- He identifies four core problems: vertical information traps, documentation curse, onboarding gaps, and tribal mindsets.