You Don’t Need Redux: Stop Over-Engineering Your App

Redux is the shiny hammer that too many developers use to smash every nail in their app. Chances are, you don’t need it. Here’s why Redux is overkill for most…

Why You Don't Need to Use Rust (Yet)

Rust is hailed as a programming marvel, but let's be real—you're probably overestimating how much you actually need it. Here's why you can hold off, with a…

You Don’t Need Docker (Probably Not, Anyway)

Docker is often hailed as a must-have for modern development, but for most projects, it adds unnecessary complexity. Before jumping on the Docker bandwagon,…

GraphQL: Overkill for 90% of Projects - Why You Probably Don't Need It

GraphQL is often hailed as the future of APIs, but for most applications, it's over-engineered and adds unnecessary complexity. Before you rush to replace…

Why Your Tiny App Doesn’t Need Microservices (Yet)

Are you itching to implement microservices because they sound cutting-edge? Pump the brakes! If your app is still in its early stages or has limited traffic,…



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Here, you'll find harsh truths about why you don't need that tool, feature, or practice right now. If you don't need it yet, then you don't need it—period.

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