What front-end framework should I choose (React v/s Angular v/s Vue) and which one is best suitable for which use case?
Creating a new website or any application can be exciting, but what lies ahead is a lot of challenges for developers upon deciding the right framework to meet all the requirements. Front-end frameworks are widely used on the web because they make the job of coders and designers very easy. Keeping the user’s experience at the highest priority, frameworks must be chosen as they are the building blocks of the software development process. There are many complex functions, operations, logic, and codes in the background, but what users see should be focused on and have to be perfect.
Talking about which framework to choose for designing a powerful website with a brilliant user interface. Javascript has various frameworks which are best suitable for different use cases. Hence, developers have lots of options when it comes to choosing front-end frameworks. But the biggest questions are, “WHICH FRAMEWORK IS THE BEST? WHICH IS THE EASIEST TO LEARN? WHICH IS IN-DEMAND? WHICH IS MOST POPULAR? WHICH HAVE MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE MONEY?” Further in the article, we will be introduced to three major popular front-end frameworks to make the choice easier.
1. React: It is an open-source javascript library built and maintained by Facebook in 2013. We knew it as a framework but it is basically a library. It mostly focuses on binding data and its main aim is to bind HTML elements to data. If, in case, the page is not refreshed, it is still possible to update elements of the page when the data changes. It is mostly used to create single-page applications or mobile applications. Being a library, it is more flexible for the developers because they can choose the tools and libraries themselves.
· The main reason React is considered to be one of the most popular frameworks is due to Document Object Model (DOM), which offers its exceptional functionality.
· It takes less time to create applications using React.
· Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, Uber, Twitter, PayPal are some of the platforms where React is used as a front-end framework.
2. Angular: Angular is one of the best front-end frameworks. It was developed by Google in 2010 and that is why it is considered to be a mature technology. It is the only framework that is based on TypeScript. This framework is very broad, so once you start working with it, you probably won’t need any libraries or tools. For large-scale complex projects and multi-page applications, Angular is perfect.
Compared to React, Angular is not easy to learn but once you get to know it, there is no going back for sure.
· The two-way binding feature of Angular makes it unique.
· There is always real-time synchronization between the model and the view i.e., any change made in the model instantly reflects on the view and vice-versa.
· It reduces the amount of code due to the two-way binding feature.
· Reusable components.
· Companies like BMW, Forbes, Google, WhatsApp, Blunder use Angular.
3. Vue: Nowadays, Vue is also one of the most popular front-end frameworks. It is also related to Google just like Angular. It came into existence in 2014. Like React, it is also an open-source javascript framework for building user interfaces. Programmers find Vue simple and easy to understand. Though it is not so complex developers might need to set up additional tools for it. Developers find it ideal for building medium and small-sized applications. It can also tackle complexities, but it is not that popular among the big companies in the market.
· It also contains the two-way binding feature.
· Programmers with javascript background find it easy to use.
· Flexible.
· Let’s the programmer design from scratch.
· 9gag, Xiaomi, Alibaba are some of the users of this framework.
Angular and React backed by big companies like Google and Facebook, have much support for their growth in the market. Vue, not so known, however, also making regular releases and updates in the market. You will get an unending list of the frameworks for your projects but considering the question that which framework is best, then it totally depends on the type of projects one is involved in. Angular is self-sufficient, react is flexible and Vue is easier to learn. Depending on the need of the developer, the framework is chosen.
