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The earliest web apps I worked on were multi-page apps, with pages generated by Perl CGIs, later PHP. There was almost nothing going on on the client side excep
by icedchai 3y ago
The earliest web apps I worked on were multi-page apps, with pages generated by Perl CGIs, later PHP. There was almost nothing going on on the client side except form submissions and a bit of JS-based form validation. I can tell you with 100% certainty this was simpler to build than most anything I see today with React SPAs and REST APIs. Even a simple form submission can be a PITA with modern tools.
- blackoil 3y ago> Even a simple form submission can be a PITA with modern tools. SPA excel in complex interactions if you need only very simple forms it will be PITA
- sidlls 3y agoI think the argument is generally that most applications' "complex interactions" are artificial contrivances and are unnecessary. I certainly think so.
- icedchai 3y agoSPA definitely have their place. However, when I see them be used for content-oriented sites with minimal user interaction (few forms, etc.) I wonder what guided the decision.