The Frontend Treadmill
Briefly

Many frontend teams mistakenly think that rewriting their framework will solve their issues, but this often leads to wasted effort. Products aiming for longevity should recognize that any chosen framework will become obsolete within five years. Instead of chasing the latest tools, teams should invest time in deeply understanding their current frameworks. Companies need to prioritize fundamental web capabilities and reduce dependency on complex abstractions to stay successful and relevant in technology.
A lot of frontend teams believe rewriting their frontend will lead to success, but this focus often wastes energy and distracts from more important decisions.
If you plan for your product's longevity, understand that your frontend framework will be obsolete in five years, and arguing about it is unproductive.
Smart product teams are getting off the treadmill; they invest time in their existing frameworks instead of chasing shiny new tools that only lead to more complexity.
To reduce frontend tech obsolescence, companies should focus on fundamentals and work closely with the web platform, minimizing the use of complex abstractions.
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