Alex Russell • 2/4/2023

The Market for Lemons

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The article critiques the modern frontend web development market, applying George Akerlof's 'Market for Lemons' economic theory. It argues that complex, slow JavaScript frameworks are often marketed as general solutions despite being born in high-maturity tech companies. This creates an information asymmetry where sellers, aware of the high costs and specialized needs for success, sell these 'lemon' technologies to teams unable to assess their suitability, crowding out simpler, higher-quality options.

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