Looking back, and forward Lately, it seems popular to talk smack about React. Both the orange and red site recently spilled the tea about how mean Uncle React has been, and how much nicer some of these next-gen frameworks supposedly are. I find this bizarre for two reasons: Most next-gen React spin-offs strike me as universally regressive , not progressive. The few exceptions don't seem to have any actual complex, battle-hardened apps to point to, to prove their worth. Now, before you close this tab thinking "ugh, not another tech rant" , let me first remind you that a post is not a rant simply because it makes you angry. Next, let me point out that I've been writing code for 32 years. You should listen to your elders, for they know shit and have seen shit. I've also spent a fair amount of time teaching people how to get really good at React, so I know the pitfalls.…