Cell.js – A Self-constructing web app framework

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Cell.js is a web app framework that enables self-constructing applications. Launched in 2017, it targets developers building web applications who want an alternative approach to traditional frameworks. The framework's defining feature is its self-constructing capability, which distinguishes it from conventional development approaches by automating aspects of app structure and assembly.

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