> Raises the question, how far can you get using only custom elements and css?
I am so glad to see someone use "raises the question" correctly instead of using "begs the question" which does not mean "raise the question".
In response to your question - you'd be surprised if you have a few (3-4) webcomponents for the most common needs in front-end; things like client-side includes, etc.
In fact, with just client-side includes you get 50% of what a front-end framework gives you (ability to create reusable and standalone components).
Of course then you spend the time you won in ditching the framework to figure out ways to pierce the shadowroot so you can apply your global styles to the component :-(
I am so glad to see someone use "raises the question" correctly instead of using "begs the question" which does not mean "raise the question".
In response to your question - you'd be surprised if you have a few (3-4) webcomponents for the most common needs in front-end; things like client-side includes, etc.
In fact, with just client-side includes you get 50% of what a front-end framework gives you (ability to create reusable and standalone components).
Of course then you spend the time you won in ditching the framework to figure out ways to pierce the shadowroot so you can apply your global styles to the component :-(
Ask me how I know.