The Choice That Matters
The software industry's obsession with frameworks misses a profound truth: success flows not from the tools themselves, but from the courage to choose simplicity.
A well-structured monolith built on thoughtful constraints often outperforms fashionable complexity. The unsung superpower of the solo developer lies not in technological prowess but in the ability to say "no"—to unnecessary features, to premature optimisation, to architectural indulgence.
True craft means recognising that each "yes" carries a maintenance cost paid in future time. While frameworks may promise developer productivity, wisdom demands weighing this against the collective hours users will spend waiting for your creation to respond.
The most elegant solution is rarely the most impressive. It is the one that solves real problems with minimal complexity, allowing both creator and user to focus on what truly matters.