[bombtrack]

If what you're trying to accomplish is feasible and maintainable with "ordinary js ... and a bit of jquery" then using a full React+Flux stack like the OP outlined is complete overkill. If someone has experience with those libs and tools then they'll probably use it even for trivial projects. However that does not mean it's prescribed for _everyone_ to use _every time_ they need to write a bit of javascript functionality.

I really wish people would qualify what they're trying to accomplish when they bang on about things being "needlessly complex". Maybe for what they're doing it totally is and they shouldn't be distracted with React, Flux, Webpack, etc. There's nothing wrong with that. However, when taking on a project where these sorts of things are immensely useful, it's nice they exist.

[LouisSayers]

Sure, but tell me what isn't feasible? Ok, I'm not creating photoshop in a browser, but there have been some non-trivial highly interactive apps I've built and they are still modular and serve their purpose well.

I'm not saying we shouldn't get on react - I'm sure in the end it will serve myself and others well, but it's a bit of a headf*ck trying to figure out the whole ecosystem, and how to write a good solid app in it. For anyone that tries to say "but it's only react with x" - No it's not! Not for anyone that cares about the quality of their app, theres a whole heap to learn.

And I am learning, but at the same time I'd rather create a well designed app with the crummy tech I know than a crummy app in something I just haven't figured out yet. Luckily I'm doing my own thing so have that choice.