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Ask HN: Web development is broken – why?
I think that web development is broken - you need to know so many packages. Why, so simple thing like web app development is so hard?
- Tomte 9y agoAre you thinking of node.js and JavaScript? There are many other ways, platforms, languages and frameworks to make web apps and web sites. I think your complaint is nonsensical, over-generalized at best.
- metaloha 9y agoJust write the way you used to. All the newer toolchain technology is optional. Most libraries you might want to use include compiled versions as well that you can include with standard script tags. It doesn't have to be difficult. That said, if you resist change too fiercely, you're only making it hard on yourself and those you have to work with who enjoy learning newer technologies ;) And while they do tend to increase complexity, it can be justified by producing more maintainable, easier to understand code.