The article discusses the challenges and complexities of building components in React, emphasizing the notion that certain component structures may seem impossible to implement. It explores the balance between functionality and maintainability, advocating for a deeper understanding of component design.
The article compares React and Backbone frameworks, highlighting that despite React's cleaner appearance, it introduces significant abstraction complexity that can complicate development and debugging for junior developers. It argues that while React is suitable for large applications, many smaller apps may not require such complexity and could benefit from a more straightforward approach like Backbone's.