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I built the same app 10 times: Evaluating frameworks for mobile performance

lorenstew.art published 2025-10-2825 min read

I needed to choose a framework for a mobile-first app at work. I started comparing Next.js, SolidStart, and SvelteKit, then expanded to 10 frameworks. The measurements revealed dramatic differences in bundle sizes, performance, and the real cost of framework choices.

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