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title: "Comment by Oleh Kem on \"React is Overkill: Why Python + HTMX is Dominating in 2026\" | Hashnode"
description: "Honestly, this hits the nail on the head. For years, react has been the default choice even for basic CRUD apps, which is like using a rocket to go to the groce"
url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/react-is-overkill-why-python-htmx-is-dominating/6a0444d352a9c969d62e7a55/comment/6a05bafbbaf09db7a6f7354f"
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/react-is-overkill-why-python-htmx-is-dominating/6a0444d352a9c969d62e7a55)

Comment [React is Overkill: Why Python + HTMX is Dominating in 2026](https://hashnode.com/posts/react-is-overkill-why-python-htmx-is-dominating/6a0444d352a9c969d62e7a55)

[Oleh Kem](https://hashnode.com/@comparedge)

[May 14](https://hashnode.com/posts/react-is-overkill-why-python-htmx-is-dominating/6a0444d352a9c969d62e7a55/comment/6a05bafbbaf09db7a6f7354f)

Honestly, this hits the nail on the head. For years, react has been the default choice even for basic CRUD apps, which is like using a rocket to go to the grocery store. I’ve found that staying in the Python flow with HTMX feels so much more natural for building saaS products quickly. It’s refreshing to see the pendulum swing back to simplicity. Do you think react fatigue will actually change how companies hire, or will they keep demanding 5 years of JS framework experience for simple internal tools?

[Syed Ahmer Shah](https://hashnode.com/@syedahmershah)

[May 14](https://hashnode.com/posts/react-is-overkill-why-python-htmx-is-dominating/6a0444d352a9c969d62e7a55/comment/6a05bafbbaf09db7a6f7354f#reply-6a05dbd8baf09db7a60b3125)

Companies are slowly realizing "Time to Market" beats "Over-engineering." React isn't dying, but the ROI of simplicity is finally winning.