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Yes unfortunately JavaScript is required. Instead of using <noscript> I opted for paper invitations in the mail as a fallback.

erlehmann_ 10y ago
That does not answer my question. Is there a feature that absolutely needs JS on the page? If so, what is it?
- leesalminen 10y ago
  I think you're missing the point. Of course there's nothing this site can't do without JS. It's a side project to learn a new framework.
  - erlehmann_ 10y ago
    I might be. I just do not understand why one should use more complex and less accessible web technologies if it does not lead to new functionality. When I learn a new framework, it usually is so I can do things that I could not do without.
    - fusiongyro 10y ago
      "To learn" and "for fun" are perfectly sufficient explanations, even if you don't understand them.
      - stephenr 10y ago
        But his point is that the site isn't doing anything that couldn't be achieved without js. This would be like if a mechanic said he was going to replace your wheels with wooden ones he made himself because he wants to learn how to be a carpenter.
        abricot 10y ago
        No, it would be like if a mechanic replaced the wheels on his own car with wooden ones to try it out. Nothing wrong with that. He's not forcing you to drive the car.
    - simondelacourt 10y ago
      It is a website for his own wedding offering a chance to learn something. I don't understand why there is a need to be pedantic about things like the JavaScript only in this context. It is a reoccurring thing on HN and it doesn't invite us to have a good discussion about the dependency to JS. There is also no need to compare it to yourself. It just comes off very self centered. I understand that in many cases you might not need a certain technology but if there is a fun opportunity to learn a certain thing and using it has little to no harm, why not?

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Yes unfortunately JavaScript is required. Instead of using <noscript> I opted for paper invitations in the mail as a fallback.

by caleblloyd 10y ago

erlehmann_ 10y ago
That does not answer my question. Is there a feature that absolutely needs JS on the page? If so, what is it?
- leesalminen 10y ago
  I think you're missing the point. Of course there's nothing this site can't do without JS. It's a side project to learn a new framework.
  - erlehmann_ 10y ago
    I might be. I just do not understand why one should use more complex and less accessible web technologies if it does not lead to new functionality. When I learn a new framework, it usually is so I can do things that I could not do without.
    - fusiongyro 10y ago
      "To learn" and "for fun" are perfectly sufficient explanations, even if you don't understand them.
      - stephenr 10y ago
        But his point is that the site isn't doing anything that couldn't be achieved without js. This would be like if a mechanic said he was going to replace your wheels with wooden ones he made himself because he wants to learn how to be a carpenter.
        abricot 10y ago
        No, it would be like if a mechanic replaced the wheels on his own car with wooden ones to try it out. Nothing wrong with that. He's not forcing you to drive the car.
    - simondelacourt 10y ago
      It is a website for his own wedding offering a chance to learn something. I don't understand why there is a need to be pedantic about things like the JavaScript only in this context. It is a reoccurring thing on HN and it doesn't invite us to have a good discussion about the dependency to JS. There is also no need to compare it to yourself. It just comes off very self centered. I understand that in many cases you might not need a certain technology but if there is a fun opportunity to learn a certain thing and using it has little to no harm, why not?