yes, those websites who use especially next.js, there it is not needed- ridiculous. it you want to make small websites it is easy!) take a look at crow.watch. But! if i would build something complex as NYT website, i would use reactjs. A framework for components, auth, etc. Sometimes speed of development is very important.
and the follow-up: https://daringfireball.net/2026/03/your_frustration_is_the_product
yes, those websites who use especially next.js, there it is not needed- ridiculous. it you want to make small websites it is easy!) take a look at crow.watch. But! if i would build something complex as NYT website, i would use reactjs. A framework for components, auth, etc. Sometimes speed of development is very important.