You might not need durable objects

Hey, I've been thinking about this for a while. We often reach for complex solutions when simpler ones might do the job. Durable objects are powerful, but maybe you don't actually need them.

Much like how you might not need Redux or jQuery, sometimes the simplest approach is the most elegant.

When you should reconsider:

If you're just looking for:

// Basic data persistence? Try:
const simpleStorage = localStorage.getItem('my-data');

// Simple state management? Maybe:
const [state, setState] = useState(initialValue);

// API coordination? Consider:
async function fetchData() {
  // A well-designed API might be enough
}

Not every problem requires a durable, distributed, eventually consistent solution. Sometimes, a local state and good error handling is all you need.

But sometimes you do need them...

And that's fine too! When you need atomic operations across distributed systems, or true durability guarantees, they're perfect. Just make sure you're choosing them for the right reasons.

Always pick the right tool for the right job. Don't overcomplicate things because it seems like the "professional" thing to do.