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Disappointed in ReactJS


I have been having a lot of trouble with ReactJS recently, and I'm starting to lose my cool. I mean, I assumed this library would make web application development easier, but it's simply making me want to rip my hair out. It seems like I have to jump through hoops every time I want to integrate something new in order for it to function properly. I tell you, it's enough to bring tears to the eyes of a mature man.

To begin with, the ReactJS syntax is really confusing. Really, what's up with all those JSX tags and curly braces? It's similar like attempting to read anything in a foreign language. Not to mention all the many lifecycle techniques and component states you need to be aware of. You'll feel as though your head will spin.

The question of reusability also arises. I feel like I have to jump through hoops to pass props and state around every time I want to reuse a component in a different section of my app in order to get it to operate properly. Let me tell you, it's a tremendous pain in the neck.

And let's not even discuss debugging. When something goes wrong with my app, half the time I don't even know where to check first. The error warnings are as helpful as a submarine's screen door. Like attempting to locate a needle in a haystack.

And let's not even talk about the damn community. With all the excitement surrounding ReactJS, one would assume there would be a ton of resources and support available, yet when I look for assistance with a problem, half the time I end up finding a ton of old tutorials and unresolved questions on Stack Overflow. A man would want to chuck his PC out the window after reading it.

However, you know what really gets under my skin? The fact that ReactJS is dynamic in nature. There seems to be a new version or update every other week that brings with it a ton of new features and adjustments. Similar to attempting to hit a moving object.

Not to be overlooked are the performance concerns. Although ReactJS is meant to be quick and effective, my app sometimes performs worse than a three-legged dog in a race. Trying to get my code to execute halfway well takes about half of my time.

And there's the documentation problem. It's similar to attempting to read a Chinese phone book. I find it difficult to understand the official documents half the time, and the community documents are as ambiguous as mud. It is plenty to make a man want to cry out.

Not to mention the annoying learning curve. It resembles attempting a barefoot ascent of Mount Everest. I feel like a total newbie every time anything new comes up that makes me realize how little I actually know about ReactJS.

However, you know what? Even with all the pains and frustrations that come with using ReactJS, I'm not giving up. I'm committed to learning this library so I can use it to create some really cool web apps. So go ahead, ReactJS. Despite my frustration, I'm not giving up.

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