How JavaScript Ruined the Web

The modern web has become increasingly sluggish due to the overuse of JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue. While these frameworks facilitate dynamic and interactive web applications, they are often applied inappropriately to simple websites, causing them to load slowly and perform poorly. Despite the benefits for developer experience, the widespread adoption of these frameworks leads to heavier web pages that hinder user experience, especially on slower connections and older devices. Newer tools like Astro offer a balanced approach by reducing unnecessary JavaScript but still face challenges in complexity.