Why do I want to use it

Well, for a couple of reasons actually. Although you won't admit to all these right now.

1. Component-Based architecture
   React uses Components. A component is nothing but a piece of HTML code which you can reuse wherever you want to. This makes coding once a bit too easier.

2. Simple Learning Curve
   React is easy to learn. If you know HTML, CSS and JS then you are half way through.

3. Virtual DOM
   React uses something called a Virtual DOM whose main aim is to compare the existing DOM with the changes made and make updates using the best way possible. Yes no more hectic DOM manipulations.

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