As a counterpoint to the inevitable "Is Elm dead?"[0] comments, how many other languages are still rock solid after 3+ years without a new version? Shouldn't we aspire towards using tools that are stable because they are complete?
What is the maintenance burden of the average React app? When I have written an Elm app, I feel confident that I could come back to it in a few years time with no issues.
To me, this stability is a testament to the language's thoughtful design and rejection of the constant churn of contemporary web development. At the risk of sounding like a Game of Thrones fan waiting for Winds of Winter, I look forward to the next version coming out with modest changes and bug fixes whenever it is ready.
What is the maintenance burden of the average React app? When I have written an Elm app, I feel confident that I could come back to it in a few years time with no issues.
To me, this stability is a testament to the language's thoughtful design and rejection of the constant churn of contemporary web development. At the risk of sounding like a Game of Thrones fan waiting for Winds of Winter, I look forward to the next version coming out with modest changes and bug fixes whenever it is ready.
[0]: https://iselmdead.info