[cardanome]

The problem is misaligned incentives.

Sure, for my personal projects I am all about KISS but at work, if someone insists we try out this new framework and build a super complicated SPA, why not?

People make fun of resume-driven development but besides the money which obviously is the main benefit of having a job, experience is the other big thing that a job can offer. It is in my best interest that we use the most complex solution. I like the challenge.

Lets be honest, most fronted jobs could be rationalized away and the products would actually be better. It depends on your exact business but in many areas there is not point in keeping your UI "fresh". I have seen lots of redesigns actually HURT sales. Once you have found a design that works for you target customers, just keep riding the good thing.

So yeah, things are insane but as a developer it is neither in my power nor in my interest to change anything.