Front-end framework optimized for internal apps
Front-end framework optimized for internal apps launched on December 4, 2014 with 438 votes, #8 of 1,837 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
In plain words
Flakes is a front-end framework designed specifically for building internal applications. Launched in 2014, it provides developers with tools optimized for the particular requirements of internal-facing software rather than public-facing products. The framework streamlines development workflows for teams building administrative dashboards, internal tools, and enterprise applications where rapid development and maintainability are priorities.
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From the sources
Flakes is a combination of CSS Libraries, JavaScript Libraries and Design files that serve as a foundation. Flakes gives priority to function and usability over glitz, it takes a no-nonsense approach to user interface design. It is built on top of layers of abstractions and loosely coupled code to make building application front-ends simpler. It avoids using vain effects, styles or images that do not contribute to the function of the application. The framework does not assume to know how it will be used. That complicated mumbo jumbo just says that flakes takes care of all the boring stuff so you can launch your project faster. When designing flakes, I took the time to study plenty of real…from getflakes.com
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