I was really impressed to discover that Obsidian was created without any major frontend JavaScript frameworks. It got me thinking about the advantages of this approach. For one, JavaScript frameworks can change quickly, leading to potential issues in long-term projects as they evolve. Sticking to stable web standards that have been around for longer can help increase the longevity of an application. Without a framework, you can spend more time adding features instead of fixing compatibility problems. Also, not relying on a specific framework can enhance security and give developers more control for performance optimization. I want to learn more about building web-based applications without heavy dependencies, especially any resources or open-source projects that follow this path. I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to dive deeper into this topic!
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Building large, complex JavaScript apps without a framework isn't as daunting as it sounds. Frameworks primarily help manage complexity. As your app grows with vanilla JS, you'll have to implement your own strategies and patterns, effectively creating your own 'framework' along the way.
Totally agree! Still, isn’t there a cleaner way to handle things than appending elements manually? Using string interpolation for HTML can pose security risks, not to mention how to manage events properly. I'm looking for good examples where this has been tackled efficiently!