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From Eich's 10-Day Hack to React's Empire: Inside JavaScript Frameworks

Brendan Eich whipped up JavaScript in 10 frantic days. Fast-forward: it's powering empires via frameworks like React. But is the hype sustainable?

Timeline of JavaScript frameworks from 1995 to React Vue Svelte era

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • JavaScript frameworks dominate 80%+ of modern web dev, driven by npm stats and job demand. 𝕏
  • React rules but faces Svelte/SolidJS challengers with better perf. 𝕏
  • Avoid churn—framework lock-in costs teams months; data favors established ecosystems. 𝕏
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