The landscape of web development has become increasingly complex with the rise of JavaScript meta-frameworks, which integrate various frameworks to streamline the creation of web applications. These meta-frameworks, such as Next.js, Remix, Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, and SolidStart, offer comprehensive solutions for tasks like routing, server-side rendering, and CSS bundling, addressing different development needs. Next.js, backed by Vercel, is particularly popular due to its robust features for moderately complex web apps, while Remix, developed by the creators of react-router, excels in dynamic, server-driven applications. Astro is favored for content-rich sites, providing flexible integrations with various component libraries, and SvelteKit is noted for its smaller bundle sizes and simplified deployment through adapters. Solid Start, though still in beta, promises performance gains and a simpler state management model with its SolidJS framework. The advent of Vite has further fueled the proliferation of these meta-frameworks by simplifying the development process with efficient bundling and hot reloading capabilities. As the web platform advances, meta-frameworks are increasingly focusing on leveraging server capabilities to enhance application performance and developer productivity.