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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

Midnight Panda · 12 likes

I would pin this if I could

Omar Hassan · 5 likes

my wallet felt that

João Pereira · 3 likes

That is a good boundary

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

Amelia Hughes · 5 likes

The Tuesday test is undefeated

Camila Soto · 4 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet

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