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An Overview of the Popular Frontend Frameworks

There's no shortage of frontend frameworks these days. With so many options available, it can be hard to know which one to choose for your next project. However, don't worry – we've got you covered. In this article, we'll give you an overview of the most popular frontend frameworks, so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you.

Angular

Angular provides a number of features that make it a good choice for building web applications. These include support for two way data binding, a templating system, an MVC architecture, and a number of builtin directives. Angular also has a number of features that make it ideal for building singlepage applications (SPAs). These include support for routing, lazy loading, and a number of other performanceenhancing features.

React

React is a popular frontend framework that is used by many developers. It is a declarative, efficient, and flexible JavaScript library for building user interfaces. React has a small API and is easy to learn. It also has a large community and is well documented.
React was created by Jordan Walke, a software engineer at Facebook. He was influenced by the XHP framework. React was first deployed on Facebook's newsfeed in 2011. It was opensourced in 2013.
React uses a virtual DOM which makes it more efficient than other frameworks that use the real DOM. React also uses server side rendering which makes it fast.
React is used by Facebook, Instagram, and many other companies.

Vue.js

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Vue.js and its features. We will also discuss why the framework is so popular with developers and how it can be used to create user friendly applications.

So, what is Vue.js?

Vue.js is a JavaScript framework that is used for building user interfaces and singlepage applications. The framework is easy to learn and use, and it has a small footprint. This makes Vue.js ideal for developers who want to create fast and responsive applications.
Vue.js is also known for its declarative rendering, which makes it easy to create user interfaces. The framework uses a virtual DOM, which makes it fast and efficient. In addition, Vue.js comes with a lot of features that make it easy to develop applications. These features include:
Component based architecture:
This feature allows developers to create reusable components that can be used in different parts of the application. This makes development faster and easier.

Data binding:
Vue.js allows developers to bind data to HTML elements using directives. This makes it easy to display data in the UI without having to write too much code.
Computed properties: This feature allows developers to define functions that are computed based on the data in the application. This helps to keep the code clean and easy to understand.

Watchers:
This feature allows developers to track changes in the data and run functions when the data changes. This helps to make the application more responsive and efficient.
These are just some of the features that make Vue.js a popular choice for frontend development. In addition, the framework is constantly being updated with new features and improvements. This makes it an ideal choice for developers who want to stay upToDate with the latest trends in frontend development

Ember.js

Ember.js is a framework that is based on the Model View Controller (MVC) pattern. It is known for its ease of use and its robustness. Ember.js is a very popular framework for developing Single Page Applications (SPAs).
The Model View Controller (MVC) pattern is a way of organizing code in a more modular way. The model is responsible for holding the data, the view is responsible for displaying the data, and the controller is responsible for handling user input and updating the model.
Ember.js is very easy to use because it uses conventions over configuration. This means that there are certain standards that all Ember.js applications must follow. This makes it very easy to develop Ember.js applications because you don't need to spend a lot of time configuring everything.
Ember.js is also very robust. It uses a component based architecture which makes it very easy to create reusable components. Ember.js also has a strong community behind it which provides support and helps to keep the framework uptodate.
If you're looking for a frontend framework that is easy to use and provides a lot of features, then Ember.js is a great choice.

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Alex Lohr

Svelte is also pretty popular already. Solid.js is at least gaining popularity, being mentioned in the State of JS survey again. Preact is currently emancipating itself from being a smaller react. Otherwise, not a bad summary.