More Thoughts on Replacing WordPress
Read OriginalThe author, a frontend web developer, details their long-running internal conflict about replacing WordPress with a custom CMS. They critique WordPress's bloat, unwanted features like Block Themes, and lack of full control over frontend assets. The article explores the desire to build a lean, personal blog system, the indecision over technology stacks (Node, PHP, Swift), and the trade-offs between convenience and the satisfaction of a custom-built solution.
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