I think that kind of criticism is a reaction to the lack of critical examination of the industry standards.
I don’t think React is straight up bad by any means but I do think it is chosen unthinkingly in scenarios where it isn’t necessary. And what of Preact? It’s a 3kb library (compared to > 100KB for React) and is a drop in replacement for probably over 90% of React sites. That wastefulness speaks to an inattention to detail.
I see articles like this as a provocation to pay more attention rather than a serious proposal.
I don’t think React is straight up bad by any means but I do think it is chosen unthinkingly in scenarios where it isn’t necessary. And what of Preact? It’s a 3kb library (compared to > 100KB for React) and is a drop in replacement for probably over 90% of React sites. That wastefulness speaks to an inattention to detail.
I see articles like this as a provocation to pay more attention rather than a serious proposal.