The article compares React and Backbone frameworks in 2025, highlighting that while React appears simpler, it introduces significant abstraction complexity that can confuse developers, especially those new to it. In contrast, Backbone's explicit nature makes it easier to understand and debug, raising questions about the need for such complexity in smaller applications. The author suggests a search for a more intuitive and hackable model for web development.
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