React Crashout

React, developed by Facebook, is a popular UI framework known for its simplicity in to-do apps. However, as codebases grow to hundreds of thousands or millions of lines, maintaining and managing the code becomes increasingly challenging. The framework can lead to a 'spaghetti’ pile of code, with many developers blaming improper use rather than inherent flaws. The post discusses issues with managing state using Redux and the need for various abstractions like RxJS and effects to handle complex functionalities, leading to an inflated codebase.