SMRTR ProgrammingJan 14, 2026Dev.to

The Death of Vanilla JavaScript (And Why It's Actually Stronger Than Ever)

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Developers frequently declare Vanilla JavaScript dead, claiming frameworks are essential for modern web development. However, JavaScript has evolved dramatically since 2010, with powerful browser APIs, consistent cross-browser support, and elegant language features. The platform's foundation is stronger than ever, making many framework dependencies unnecessary for simpler projects.

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