You Don't Need React: Build a Minimal UI Library in Vanilla JavaScript

You don't need React: creating a minimal UI library in Vanilla JavaScript

Pedroth argues that React's complexity is unnecessary for many projects, showing how to create a lightweight UI library using plain JavaScript. The post walks through building a simple reactive system with DOM manipulation, demonstrating that modern vanilla JS can handle state management and rendering efficiently. It's a practical guide for developers tired of heavy frameworks, offering a minimalist alternative that keeps codebases small and maintainable.