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Playwright
Playwright is a framework for Web Testing and Automation. It allows testing Chromium, Firefox and WebKit with a single API.
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inertia
Inertia.js lets you quickly build modern single-page React, Vue and Svelte apps using classic server-side routing and controllers.
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Personal-Site-Gourav.io
My personal site & blog made with NextJS, Typescript, Tailwind CSS, MDX, Notion as CMS. Deployed on Vercel : https://gourav.io
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awayto
Awayto is a curated development platform, producing great value with minimal investment. With all the ways there are to reach a solution, it's important to understand the landscape of tools to use.
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NOTE:
The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives.
Hence, a higher number means a better joystick alternative or higher similarity.
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The React Foundation: The New Home for React and React Native
If you just want tools that work/make it easy to build apps and websites with JS (and you want direct access to the guy building them), you may find what I built after leaving React/Next interesting [1]. I built this because the creeping complexity and confusion of React's APIs combined with the stress of building a SaaS w/ Next.js became a giant ball of stress and time waste.
Feel free to jump in the Discord [2] with any questions.
[1] https://cheatcode.co/joystick
[2] http://discord.cheatcode.co
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Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2025)
SEEKING WORK - Tennessee, USA (Remote)
I run CheatCode [0]. Creator of the Joystick JavaScript framework [1], Mod CSS framework [2], and Push [3] deployment service. I can help full-stack with any JS framework or tooling. Can be a one-off hired gun or available for long-term support if there's a fit.
I also offer more specific services [4] that focus on using the stack I've built to give you an easy-to-maintain, scalable setup.
I'm also capable of assisting with design, copywriting, and strategy (I just tend to do this as part of my normal work anyways; no surprises or gouging).
I prefer project-based rates and well-scoped work but can be flexible depending on budget and timing.
Contact: ryan.glover@cheatcode.co.
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryangglover
[0] https://cheatcode.co
[1] https://cheatcode.co/joystick
[2] https://cheatcode.co/mod
[3] https://cheatcode.co/push
[4] https://cheatcode.co/services
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What should a native DOM templating API look like?
I think I've cracked this [1]. A lot of the popular frameworks just copy each other by using funky attributes, templating hacks, and compilers. You don't need that (yes, they have certain positives and negatives but you don't need them).
Instead, what's hinted at in this article (using a plain HTML string) works great. Add in a little abstraction for the sake of structure and simplicity and you've got a surprisingly robust UI framework without a ton of complexity.
[1] https://cheatcode.co/joystick (a full-stack JS framework that has its own components API)
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Show HN: Node.js video tutorials where you can edit and run the code
This is wild. I'd love to use this to do a demo app for my JS framework, Joystick [1]. Would a collab be possible (happy to contribute the end result to the Scrimba library)?
[1] https://cheatcode.co/joystick
- Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (March 2025)
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The Front End Treadmill
This is exactly why I'm building Joystick [1]. I got tired of the constant indecision and churn in JS frameworks, so I've built (and am actively building) a full-stack solution that features a simple component API that doesn't change, backed up by a batteries-included Node.js backend. All wired together so it's easy to use and fast to build your idea (for real, not just marketing fluff). Purposefully designed for people who are trying to build real businesses, not tinkering around to pad their resume.
The best part? I'm a tyrant about backwards compatibility, stability, and longevity (meaning, even if nobody else uses it, I'll be maintaining this for the long-haul).
For the cynics: for the love all that's holy, do not send me the XKCD cartoon about standards. I deeply care about solving this problem and this isn't "just another JS framework." It's a replacement for all of the "just do everything on the client" buffoonery and it works incredibly well.
[1] https://github.com/cheatcode/joystick
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Svelte 5 and the Future of Frameworks: A Chat with Rich Harris
It's either VDOM or having to depend on a compiler to do everything (how Svelte works). The advantage to the former is it's relatively easy to debug, whereas with a compiler, I'm at the mercy of its developer and their whims.
VDOM may be "antiquated" (I mean it's a nested object or linked list which are standard paradigms) but slow depends on what you're doing. I did a linked list for my own full-stack framework's [1] component library and it's quite snappy.
[1] https://github.com/cheatcode/joystick
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The Future of Htmx
If you like this approach but want a full-stack JS solution, check out Joystick [1] (the philosophy [2] page echoes a lot of the same sentiments here).
[1] https://cheatcode.co/joystick
[2] https://docs.cheatcode.co/joystick/philosophy
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Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (December 2024)
Remote Work: Yes, only
Unicorn. I do branding [1], design, and full-stack JavaScript development. I built the Joystick JavaScript framework (full-stack [2]) and Push deployment service [3]. Recently shipped Parrot [4].
Looking to work with entrepreneurs and small teams (or VCs who need a sharp shooter who can deliver) who need help shipping product and features that work from day one, fast. 17+ years of experience running a small business/shipping software, so I don't need to be babysat—just set loose with a clear idea of what needs to be built and open lines of communication if/when I have questions. The catch: using freelance work to finance product ideas and have freedom to do work on my terms (i.e., I can be available to consult long-term but not looking to transition to a full-time position).
Average time to brand, design, and ship a full-stack app is 3-6 months but I can move faster if you're willing/able to delegate 100%.
Contact: ryan.glover@cheatcode.co
[1] https://dribbble.com/rglover
[2] https://cheatcode.co/joystick
[3] https://cheatcode.co/push
[4] https://codewithparrot.com
- Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2024)
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