> This is what real engineering looks like. SvelteKit is a Vercel product. How is the flagship offering worse than what is essentially a side project. What the hell?

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

A big project becomes design by committee. If the initial kernel was sound, it can go on for quite some time. If it wasn't, it takes herculean effort to turn such a boat. And you will likely never be thanked for it.

Starting a new project to show people how it's done works as well or better than any amount of cajoling or badgering. But you still may not be thanked for it.