What is Echo JS?
Echo JS is an open-source JavaScript framework for building web applications and APIs. It aims to provide a minimal set of tools for rapid development, rather than a large boilerplate framework.
Some key features of Echo JS include:
- A fast and lightweight router for client-side and server-side routing
- Template rendering with support for JSX and native JavaScript templates
- State management using simple stores and hooks
- Utils for making API calls and handling responses
- Extendable through plugins and addons
Echo JS weighs in at around 5kb gzipped, much smaller than frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular. It aims to stay out of the way, providing just enough to build apps without being overly prescriptive.
It works well for smaller apps where you don't need all the bells and whistles of larger frameworks. The small size makes it a good choice for micro frontends too. Overall, Echo JS hits a nice sweet spot between functionality and simplicity.