Does Anybody Actually Like React?
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The article discusses the author's critical view of React as a web development framework. It suggests that while React has its advantages, it is often misapplied, leading to poor outcomes. The author expresses skepticism about the widespread enthusiasm for React in the development community.
Key facts
- ▪The author believes React is often the wrong solution for web development.
- ▪React is compared to a hammer that makes everything look like a nail.
- ▪The author acknowledges that React can be used well, but this is rarely the case.
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The End In my experience, React (et al) is almost always the wrong solution. React has its place, I’m sure, but it has turned into the proverbial hammer that makes everything look like a nail. I also know that React can be done well, but it seems to almost never be done well. Craig Cook 24th March 2026
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