Opting out of the

Framework Wars

or, why not-invented-here-syndrome is great!

Neil Jenkins / @neilj

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Wh(at|y) a framework

Picking a framework
in August 2010

I know! We'll write our own…

Benefits

• Move fast
• Full understanding
• No monkey patching
• No worry the maintainers will lose interest

Downsides

• Recreating the wheel
• No “free” work from others
• Onboarding time

Overture

overturejs.com

Demo Time

Should I use Overture?

Probably not

Should I write my own?

Maybe

Thank You

Slides are available at
http://nmjenkins.com