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Discussion on: You Probably Don't Need A Front End Framework

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"However, I think you glossed over the fact that by replacing frontend frameworks with SSR you lose static hosting, preloading, perceived site speed to the end user, and many other possibilities."

You are missing the point here. Preloading and perceived site speeds are issues you must solve when using a FE framework because they are so heavy in size and cpu consumption, but you get them for free by not using a FE framework. Static hosting is also irrelevant, he is making a forum. Remember, the users of your FE framework app needs to download the whole framework and your app before it is usable. FE frameworks exist for creating complicated UIs that load lots of its state async. (Ie: facebook) Removing logic from the front-end and moving it to the server is way more efficient for a browser. As an added bonus it requires less code and removes the need to adapt for things like "perceived site speed" - you only get speed. The author is totally on point with this article.