Web Dev · by Sanne de Vries · 2026-09-11
I finally understand why Web Dev people care about javascript from my lunch break notes
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
I tried this in Mexico City with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more then the perfect plan.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions
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Aarav Sharma · 7 likes
That is a good question for people with more experience than me. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me
Quiet River · 6 likes
That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. I am curious whether javascript still feels good next month
Tiago Costa · 0 likes
This is the gentle version of my rant
Oliver Smith · 6 likes
I do not have a strong take, but the understand detail is useful. The delightful part is easy to underestimate
Daniela Torres · 4 likes
What would you change if you started over? I would test it for 9 days before deciding
Sara Ahmed · 4 likes
This reminds me of something a friend in Lisbon mentioned. I used to overcomplicate this constantly
Jonas Schneider · 3 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. It sounds small, but the tiny repair matters
Noah Miller · 2 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. I would test it for 8 days before deciding
Ananya Rao · 1 likes
The vibe here is immaculate. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error
Pablo Martín · 1 likes
amazing how much difference one small change can make. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me
Jan Nowak · 1 likes
You explained teh tradeoff really clearly. This is more useful on a tired weekend than on a perfect day
Isha Menon · 1 likes
There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me. The boring solution is probably the reliable one here
Mariam Said · 1 likes
This reminds me of something a friend in Cape Town mentioned
Solar Sparrow · 0 likes
What would you change if you started over? Honestly, the simplest version wins for me
Rachel Tan · 0 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. That is the kind of detail beginners miss. Good reminder that tools should serve people, not the reverse
Paper River · 0 likes
This feels a little overrated to me, even if the intention is good. I would love to see a follow-up after 7 weeks