As a feature developer, my goal is to deliver solutions that meet the needs of the customer. Where possible, I will lean toward a reputable framework to make life easier and eliminate boilerplate code. My thought process is, let those elements do common things in a way far better than I ever could.
As a part of my job — especially as a nearly 100% remote resource — I lean on a series of tools to help me be productive and communicate with other team members.