Building an HTML-first site doubled our users overnight
A developer successfully doubled a utility company's user base by replacing a complex, failing React application with an HTML-first approach using Astro. The transition prioritized accessibility and performance over heavy JavaScript frameworks.
Why it matters
This case study highlights the ongoing debate in web development regarding the trade-offs between modern JavaScript frameworks and simpler, performance-oriented architectures.
This is a story of how building HTML-first doubled a company’s users literally overnight.
The article presents a specific developer's experience and perspective on web architecture.
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