'React Won by Default – And It's Killing Frontend Innovation'

Loren Stewart argues that React's dominance in frontend development is no longer due to its technical superiority but because it has become the default choice. This "React-by-default" mindset leads teams to opt for React without evaluating other frameworks that might better suit their project's needs. Stewart highlights that frameworks like Svelte, Solid, and Qwik offer innovative solutions—such as compile-time reactivity and fine-grained updates—that React's virtual DOM model cannot match. The article emphasizes the importance of making deliberate, constraint-based decisions when choosing frameworks to foster innovation and avoid the stagnation caused by defaulting to React.