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I’ve been using Hotwire for a greenfield project for the last year. The hotwire framework they’ve created is pretty nice but I miss React and will probably choo
by BillFranklin 2y ago
I’ve been using Hotwire for a greenfield project for the last year. The hotwire framework they’ve created is pretty nice but I miss React and will probably choose it for my next project.
Not just because it’s decoupled from the backend api. The React/Vue ecosystems have a lot more useful open source components, and you can build faster, more cache friendly front ends, among other benefits.
I agree React is more complex, but as with many things if you are gonna need it then it’s great to have started with it.
- buf 2y agoLike what? I also use Hotwire/Stimulus and haven't run into any issues yet. Happy to share links with you on anything I know about.
- BillFranklin 2y ago> Like what? Not sure what this is in response to, sorry. I appreciate there are projects which will hit no limits with the Hotwire/stimulus/turbo mix. I’ve worked on them before and would choose Hotwire when appropriate (eg for government services Hotwire is perfect). The SSR vs CSR debate is quite tired and played out at this point, and doesn’t lend itself to thoughtful threads… While hotwire does make it easier to do SSR with progressive enhancement, for some projects it’s easier for me to just build a single “enhanced” experience with React (for performance, ecosystem, and IME UX).
- big_hacker 2y agoIf a truck uses more gas than a car while going at the same speed, is the truck more gas-friendly?