I'm trying to figure out whether it's better for beginners to learn a full-fledged framework like Django or Spring Boot that comes with a lot of built-in features, or a minimalist framework like Express or Flask which requires more decisions about third-party packages. Any thoughts on this?
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Starting with a framework that has a lot of features can be a great way to learn without getting overwhelmed. If you go with a minimalist framework, you're going to need to make choices about things like database access and authentication – and as a beginner, you might not know what to look for. A fuller framework usually makes good default choices and lets you focus on learning how to navigate that framework first.
Exactly! I prefer the 'batteries included' approach too. It’s nice to have those choices made for you when you’re just starting out.