Overview
Frameworks are a developer’s best friend, and it’s easy to get attached. That is, of course, until the next new shiny one comes along. And it’s easy to see why: frameworks make the development experience a breeze. They provide a solid foundation, a set of conventions, and a community of support.
But what’s left of a framework after your code is bundled and deployed to production? How does your choice of a framework translate to success for your users? In this talk, let’s dissect a full-stack application to understand how framework code translates to user experience. You’ll leave with more confidence in choosing your development tooling, while curing a bit of that framework FOMO.
Objective
Help developers make more informed decisions about their development tooling by understanding how development frameworks impact user experience in production.
Things Audience Members Will Learn
- The details of what happens when a framework is bundled and deployed to production
- Tools for evaluating tradeoffs when choosing a new framework or looking for alternatives
- An apples-to-apples comparison of two identical applications built with and without a popular framework
- How to build a full-stack application without a framework
- A new perspective on the role of frameworks in modern web development
Target Audience
This talk is for developers of all experience levels — from beginners looking for guidance on choosing frameworks to seasoned pros struggling with framework fatigue.