The front-end world has changed a lot in the past decade, but the “big three” frameworks--Angular, React, and Vue--are still going strong. In this post, I’ll go over what each looks like today and how they’ve adapted to new trends.
Angular: Signals and Standalone Components
Angular has seen major changes since v16+. It introduced:
- Signals: for fine-grained reactivity, inspired by Solid and others.
- Standalone components: now you don’t need NgModules.
- Better DX with faster builds and improved CLI.
Angular is still popular in enterprise projects. It feels more modern now, but the learning curve is still there.
React: Server Components and the App Router
React kept evolving without changing its core too much. In the latest versions (React 18/19):
- Server Components are now usable with frameworks like Next.js.
- Next.js App Router supports layouts, loading UI, and nested routing.
- startTransition and automatic batching help improve performance.
React is still the default for many devs, especially when combined with Next.js or Remix.
Vue: Composition API and Nuxt 3
Vue 3 is the default now, and the Composition API is standard:
- Easier logic reuse and better TypeScript support.
- Nuxt 3 gives Vue apps a strong meta-framework.
- Ecosystem is smaller than React’s, but focused.
Vue remains the easiest to get started with, and is used a lot in Asia and by smaller teams.
Framework Stats
According to the latest State of JS results:
- React is still most used.
- Vue has high satisfaction.
- Angular is stable in large teams, but not trending up.
Which One?
If you want full control: go with React + Next.js.
If you want productivity and simplicity: try Vue + Nuxt.
If you’re in enterprise or need structure: Angular still delivers.
They’ve all improved a lot. Choose the one that fits your project and team.
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