Does fullstack Next.js need a Rails-style framework?

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lailslove · 1d ago

I’m working on Refraim.ts — a CLI-first, opinionated framework built on top of Next.js 14.

I love the flexibility of React and Next.js, but recently I’ve found that Next.js 14 (especially the App Router) introduces so much abstraction and architectural freedom that it actually slows me down. I missed the Rails/Laravel experience — where structure, clarity, and speed are built in.

So I’m trying to bring that back. Refraim.ts aims to:

- Generate schema/service/controller/route structure automatically - Use a declarative route DSL (defineRoute()) - Include an integrated UI layer (Tailwind + Radix + Framer) via Rebirth UI - Let developers scaffold entire features via CLI

It’s early-stage, open source, and still in progress. But the vision is to help developers build faster with less mental overhead.

*I’d love to hear your thoughts:* - Is the current meta-framework ecosystem too flexible? - Would a CLI-driven, opinionated structure be useful to you? - What has helped you move faster in fullstack development?

GitHub: https://github.com/Refraim-ts/Refraim.ts

Thank you!

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Does fullstack Next.js need a Rails-style framework?

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