For example, a lot of the problems that could be easily solved via declarative H...

romaniv on July 28, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: Stop pushing the web forward

For example, a lot of the problems that could be easily solved via declarative HTML tags are being solved via low-level JavaScript APIs.

Not to mention that the web sets its own expectations. If everyone uses stupid modal popups, your clients will expect you to use stupid modal popups.