Angular vs. React: How to Choose the Right Framework for You
When choosing a JavaScript framework for your frontend development project, the two most suitable options will likely be Angular and React, both of which have established themselves as key players. Both are capable of building very complex and intuitive interfaces, but each has unique features that set it apart.
In this article, we will discuss the key advantages and differences between the two open source platforms, offering guidance on how to choose the right framework for your next project.
Who Needs to Use a JavaScript Framework?
A JavaScript framework is used by frontend developers to help create functional apps with reduced coding times. More and more options are appearing on the market, including Angular and React, as the need for bespoke apps continues to grow.
This has led to a strong demand for developers of all types, who can often command a salary upwards of $125k in the US.
What Is Angular?
Developed by Google software engineers, Angular is an open source platform and web application framework that is based on TypeScript and HTML. It can be used to create single-page applications (SPAs) on both mobile and the web.
With Angular, HTML tags can be placed inside TypeScript files, helping to streamline code and implement a range of features — such as type aliases and abstract classes. Here is an example of HTML tags being used within a TypeScript file (via StackOverflow):
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import {Component, NgModule, Pipe, PipeTransform} from '@angular/core' import {BrowserModule} from '@angular/platform-browser' import { FormsModule } from '@angular/forms'; import { DomSanitizer } from '@angular/platform-browser' @Pipe({ name: 'safeHtml'}) export class SafeHtmlPipe implements PipeTransform { constructor(private sanitized: DomSanitizer) |