Productive Frameworks

September 9, 2024

While developing different types of websites I have learned that some frameworks are just better than others. Especially as a solo developer trying to make it.

These are the frameworks I’ve had most success with/think are most productive to build features fast:

• SvelteKit + PocketBase + PicoCSS + TailwindCSS, SPPT stack
• Django + HTMX + PicoCSS + TailwindCSS, DHPT stack
• Phoenix LiveView / HTMX + PicoCSS + TailwindCSS

I think SvelteKit takes longer to learn than Django, and Phoenix takes the longest to learn. When also looking at how easy it is to hire people and find cheap labor, Django wins for sure.

For complex web apps that need complex UIs, then SvelteKit wins.

Overall, I definitely enjoy SvelteKit the most. So simple, yet so fast. With Svelte 5 things become even better.