You might want to re-read your comment. Your argumentation is only relevant for grossly over-engineered projects. React isn't about the number of elements on t

You might want to re-read your comment. Your argumentation is only relevant for grossly over-engineered projects. React isn't about the number of elements on the page or the performance, it's about making it possible to build the UI in a declarative way. It raises the barrier of entry but immensely improves clarity, testability and maintainability. If you ever work on a non trivial frontend with people who are well versed in the React stack and functional programming, you're in for a ride full of amazement.