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Makinde Sheriffdeen
Makinde Sheriffdeen

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React vs. Vue: Frontend Duel.

Hey folks,
I’ve been diving into two awesome frontend technologies: React and Vue. Both are super powerful but have their own vibes. Since I use ReactJS a lot, I thought it’d be cool to explore Vue too, which i did but for a short period of time. So, here’s what I found:
Let's start with react;
React is a library for building user interfaces with components and a virtual DOM and as we all know it was made by Facebook.
Why I prefer React:

  1. Component-Based: It is components based, and with that you can be able to use a particular UI in any other place on your work environment.
  2. Flexible: Mix and match with other tools and frameworks. But, it has some downsides; 1.Learning Curve: The filename JSX can be weird at first.
  3. Also, many setups before starting to work with it.

Now, let's talk about VUE
Vue is a progressive framework built on top of standard HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Why It Rocks:

  1. Easy to Learn: Simple syntax, great for beginners.
  2. Single-File Components: Keep HTML, JS, and CSS in one place.
  3. Reactivity: State management is straightforward.

Downside:
Smaller Ecosystem: Not as many third-party tools as React.

     THEIR DIFFERENCES
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Learning Curve:
a. React: Steeper, especially with JSX.
b. Vue: Easier to pick up.

Ecosystem:
a. React: Huge.
b. Vue: Growing but smaller.

Performance:
Both are fast but handle updates differently.

Final Thoughts
React and Vue both kick butt. React's robustness is great for big projects, while Vue’s simplicity is perfect for getting started quickly. Exploring both is fun, but React remains my top choice for building scalable apps.

How I Plan to Use React in HNG
1.Building User Interfaces: I’m using React to create clean, reusable components that make our UIs look great and function smoothly.
2.State Management: With tools like Context API, I’ll manage complex state across our app, ensuring everything works seamlessly.

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