React vs Vanilla JS vs Other Frameworks

You will know how React stacks up against other frameworks (such as Angular and Vue) and vanilla JavaScript at the conclusion of this class, allowing you to select the best tool for your projects.

React vs Vanilla JavaScript

Vanilla JS is simply JavaScript devoid of any frameworks or libraries. The DOM is updated manually using sluggish, repetitive code. The vanilla JavaScript is ideal for static webpages and small tasks.

While React is a library for creating reusable user interface elements with components. React is for quick updates; a virtual DOM is used. It is ideal to use in complex, dynamic programs (such as SPAs).

To simplify key differences between vanilla JavaScript and React JS, vanilla JavaScript has manual DOM updates and can have spaghetti code. Also, if you want to reuse the code, you have to copy & paste the code.

But React JS updates the DOM automatically, code is easy to reuse by React components, and code structure is organized by components, not spaghetti code.

When should Vanilla JS be used?

Vanilla JavaScript should be used in small-scale initiatives (such as a single cartoon). Also, if you need complete control (no framework overhead) it is required.

When to use React?

React JS is best to be used in applications (social media, dashboards) that refresh their user interface often. group initiatives (maintainable code).

React vs Angular vs Vue

Google's Angular ↗ framework includes more than just user interfaces; it uses TypeScript, which is stringent and enterprise-friendly; it has a steeper learning curve; and it works best for large-scale systems like banking and enterprise.

Vue ↗ is a progressive framework that is easy to use, simpler than React and Angular, ideal for small to medium-sized projects, and flexible enough to be used like either Angular or React.

React is best for SPAs, mobile apps (React Native), and dynamic UIs.

Which One Should You Learn?

It depends on your needs. if you want flexibility learn React; if your goal is to work in big companies learn Angular; if you need simplicity start to learn Vue.

Because it is easier to learn than Angular, can do more tasks than Vue, has reusable components that save time, and integrates with other technologies (Node.js, Firebase, GraphQL), React is the most popular.

Exercise

Consider: A website that you have created or want to create. Which would be better, Vue, Angular, or React? Why? For instance, a Facebook group.

Solution

Because you want quick updates and reusable posts, it is better to utilize React JS in a Facebook group.