At the moment yes, Hologram does require Phoenix to run. However, at the current stage it would be relatively doable to make it run separately if there was demand for that direction.
At the moment that’s essentially the case - Hologram handles the frontend aspects. But I’ve got some ideas related to cross-platform development that would necessitate increasing the scope beyond just frontend concerns. Additionally, implementing some features I envision related to offline support (including client-side data store) would probably require some database integration, which would push beyond pure frontend territory.
Regarding the screencasts - that’s definitely in the plan and I’m consistently hearing this feedback from the community. I’m planning to create a video playlist once the short-term goals on the roadmap are completed and the framework supports the minimal features that make it usable for real-world applications.
Yeah, that’s my thoughts as well. You make a valid point about the challenges of establishing a framework in an ecosystem with such a strong incumbent. Though I think there’s always room for innovation that can bring genuinely new approaches and capabilities to the table - sometimes that’s what creates those breakthrough moments that shift the landscape.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your insights - really valuable perspective! 
If so, can you elaborate?
