My point is that the reason for web app development becoming cumbersome and time consuming is often unnecessary over-complication of simple, standard widgets us

My point is that the reason for web app development becoming cumbersome and time consuming is often unnecessary over-complication of simple, standard widgets using over-engineered and non-standard compliant JS "plugins", instead of built-in, standard elements. My point is also comparing apples to apples; when sticking to standard controls, web technologies are often simpler and quicker to implement than older frameworks, especially when taking into account the whole application lifecycle, including authentication, authorization, caching, and deployment of new updates. To paraphrase: The thing is, web technologies don't need frameworks; it is a framework. Use standard widgets and controls, style and enhance them if needed, stay away from kludgy plugins, and you'll be fine. Input validation, standard keyboard, mouse, touch navigation, etc built in, for free.