TBH, React feels like what you get when a bunch of very smart devs decide to "incorporate actual CS concepts like algebraic effects" into showing people ads. A

TBH, React feels like what you get when a bunch of very smart devs decide to "incorporate actual CS concepts like algebraic effects" into showing people ads. Arguing that we should pick tools based on semantics without considering syntax is like arguing people should pick spouses based on genetics and not personality.