JavaScript Fatigue Strikes Back - Allen Pike

When we choose to adopt any new dependency – whether it’s a framework, library, or any other tool – we are making a bet. We’re gambling that the velocity gain from this new tool will not be lost to its maintenance burden. If a shiny framework is overcomplicated, or poorly maintained for our needs, we’re gonna have a bad time.

Allen Pike goes on to highlight boring and well-maintained frameworks for several scenarios in the seemingly fast paced world of JavaScript. For example, Fastify or NestJS for backend-based persistent applications, and React Router Framework or Next.js for progressive applications.