A quick and dirty overview of popular JS frameworks. Also downloadable in PDF format.
Framework |
Developed By |
Where to Use |
Key Features |
Limitations |
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Blazor |
Microsoft |
Uis, full-stack applications using C# |
– .NET libraries and tools – C#, not Javascript – WebAssembly C# execution (near-native) – modern browser support – works with any JS library |
– not widely used or adopted – best for Microsoft-oriented teams – slower than React (no Virtual DOM) |
React.js |
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Ideal for building interactive UIs, complex SPAs, and mobile applications. |
– Component-based architecture |
– Steeper learning curve for beginners |
Angular |
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Suitable for enterprise-level applications and complex SPAs with dynamic views. |
– Two-way data binding |
– Performance overhead in large apps |
Vue.js |
Evan You |
Great for small to medium-sized projects, and when progressive adoption is needed. |
– Easy integration |
– Smaller ecosystem compared to React/Angular |
Svelte |
Rich Harris |
Best for performance-sensitive applications and smaller projects. |
– Easy and concise syntax |
– Newer framework with limited community support |
Ember.js |
Yehuda Katz |
Excellent for ambitious web applications needing convention over configuration. |
– Built-in routing and data management |
– Larger application size |
Backbone.js |
Jeremy Ashkenas |
Good for lightweight projects where flexibility is needed. |
– Lightweight framework |
– More boilerplate code required |
Aurelia |
Rob Eisenberg |
Suitable for large applications needing a modern framework with modularity. |
– Modular architecture |
– Limited ecosystem compared to established frameworks |
Mithril.js |
Mithril Team |
Best for small projects where performance is critical. |
– Lightweight and fast |
– Potential overhead with bundle size |
Polymer |
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Ideal for developing web components and applications with reusable components. |
– Focus on reusable components |
– Steeper learning curve |
Alpine.js |
Alpine.js Team |
Best for smaller projects needing interactivity without heavy frameworks. |
– Lightweight |
– Relies on DOM manipulation |