Why React is the best Javascript framework for web development

Web development has changed quite drastically over the past few years. Nowadays, you’re hard-pressed to find any new web development project that doesn’t include some kind of JavaScript framework in it. However, given the sheer number of options available on the market, picking one can seem like a daunting prospect. Two of the most popular JavaScript frameworks right now are React and Vuejs, so today I’m going to be comparing them to help you decide which one you want to use in your next web development project!

What is React?

React is a one-way reactive JavaScript library that takes care of data updates and views. It does not require any JavaScript framework to be used with it, but it can be paired with other frameworks if desired. It can also be paired with Flux or Redux to provide a unidirectional flow of data from one component to another. React has a simple API that makes it easy to learn, use and maintain. It has been proven in production by companies like Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, so you know you're getting quality code when you use React.

What are the benefits of using React?

React.js is a JavaScript library developed by Facebook in 2012 that helps with building user interfaces and large applications. This library has been used to build such well-known apps as Instagram, WhatsApp, and Netflix. One of the biggest reasons that we prefer using React is because it does not require any sort of template language like Angular or Vue. Another reason we like using React over other frameworks is because of its superior features when working with large data sets and state management. We also enjoy how easy it is to test our code using Jest, which makes our QA process much smoother.

What are some of the drawbacks of React?

One of the drawbacks of using React is that you can only use it with JavaScript. This can be a drawback if you are not proficient in JavaScript and want to learn. Another disadvantage of using React is that it doesn't support older browsers like Internet Explorer 11. This could be an issue if your website needs to work on all devices, but this isn't as much of an issue anymore because most people have updated their browsers by now. Finally, one drawback of using React is that it's not as beginner-friendly as other frameworks like AngularJS, Ember or Vuejs. It can take some time to learn how to implement new features in your websites so this might not be the best option for beginners.

How does React compare to other frameworks?

React was originally developed by Facebook and Instagram to help build faster, more efficient user interfaces. Over time, it has grown in popularity and become one of the most popular frameworks today. React has a lot of advantages over other frameworks. The biggest advantage is that it’s simple and easy to learn. Building an app in React will take less time than building an app with other frameworks because you can just start coding instead of having to figure out how to do everything first. There are also a lot of newbies who want to make their first app, but don’t know where or how to get started.

Conclusion

React has been around longer and has a huge community of developers. It also employs the use of one-way data flow which helps prevent bugs and makes debugging easier. This is where Vuejs falls short in comparison to React. React also uses a virtual DOM that allows it to perform better than other frameworks on large applications or highly interactive websites. For these reasons, it's easy to see why we think React is the best Javascript framework out there!