A JavaScript framework is a framework written in JavaScript for application development. It differs from a JavaScript library in that it defines the entire application design. The framework calls various functions and codes according to requirement. A few JavaScript frameworks follow the Model-View-Controller (MVC) structure designed to separate design and logic code. In this article, we are going to talk about some popular JavaScript frameworks.

 

React.js

React.js is a flexible and efficient front-end library for developing UI. It is developed and currently being maintained by Facebook. React developer is one of the most in-demand jobs in the market this year. React can be difficult to learn. However, it makes developing applications more efficient and fun.

React helps in building ‘views’ in a Model-View-Controller (MVC) structure. It makes the code more efficient by breaking the page into several modules and bringing them together as reusable components such as modals, lists, tables, etc. The main idea behind React is to create your own reusable elements similar to HTML elements. You can change these elements according to your requirements without reloading the page.

React makes it easy to create complex and modern user interfaces. As of 2019, React has higher ratings of satisfaction among developers. That is why it is considered one of the friendliest JavaScript frameworks.

 

Angular.js

Angular JS is similar to React in terms of popularity. Developed and maintained by Google, it has years of experience behind it. It is mostly used to create single page applications. It is useful for developing highly interactive web applications.

Some of the major benefits of Angular JS are as follows:

– A faster compilation (under 3 seconds)
– Angular JS comes with detailed documentation where you will find the answer to all your queries. However, this will mean a longer time spent on learning.
– Two-way data binding which results in fewer errors.
– It supports the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) structure that allows developers to work separately on the same app section using the same set of data.
– Dependency injection of features related to components with modules and modularity in general.
Angular JS latest version is based on TypeScript which is a superscript of JavaScript. There can sometimes be migration errors when transferring from old version to new version.

 

Vue.js

Vue.js is an open-source JavaScript framework. You can use it to build interactive single page web applications. Although Vue is now several years old, it is still considered a relatively new player in the industry. Some of the major advantages of Vue.js are as follows:

– The file size of the Vue is pretty small. This makes it easy to include in projects without slowing the project down.
– Vue is easier to learn compared to some of the heavier JavaScript frameworks. It has detailed documentation which makes it easy to understand the framework.
– You can easily integrate Vue into other frameworks and libraries. For example, Vue.js comes bundled with Laravel and integrates nicely to create front-end for Laravel applications.

Vue.js is a lightweight framework. It may not have all the features present in other JavaScript frameworks such as React and Angular. However, you don’t always need all the features. So, if you are looking for a lightweight and easy to use JavaScript framework, you should go for Vue.js.

 

 

Conclusion

There are many JavaScript frameworks out there. Apart from those mentioned above, some of the other frameworks worth mentioning are Meteor.js, Ember.js, Aurelia.js and many more. Choosing which framework to use is entirely dependent on the type of project you will be doing. If the project is small, then you may not need all the features given by React or Angular. You can do it using Vue.js. The choice is completely dependent on the project.

 

 

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