Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

So long as you never run into an edge case the framework was not designed to deal with. But oh, the framework itself makes it very hard for you to have a workaround. But that only happens... very often.

The difference between a framework and a library, IMO, is control.

You forfeit control to the framework in exchange for less code. But then you depend on it for your every feature.

Also, when the next big framework comes along that promises you even less code writing. It usually is non-trivial to make them work together, if at all. you just might end up with a legacy framework on your hands or face a complete rewrite.

Disclaimer, I work with legacy code written on top of JSF 1.2 and Richfaces 3. It probably seemed more organized and modular at the time. It's not.




Consider applying for YC's W25 batch! Applications are open till Nov 12.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: