Which one is best library and framework for Javascript developer ?

[Roshan-Metrix]

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• Reactjs
• Angularjs
• Vuejs
• Others

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[MaheshR03]

The best library or framework for a JavaScript developer depends on several factors like project type, team size, performance needs, learning curve, and long-term goals. Here's a breakdown of the top options and when to choose each:

React.js (Library)
Best for: Large-scale web apps, reusable component systems, vast ecosystem.

Pros:
Huge community and ecosystem (Next.js, Redux, etc.)
Backed by Meta
Component-based architecture
Flexible (can pair with various libraries)

Cons:
Not a full framework, requires extra setup for routing, state, etc.
Use React if you want flexibility, scalability, and industry demand.

Angular (Framework)
Best for: Enterprise apps, large teams, opinionated architecture.

Pros:
Full-featured (routing, HTTP, forms, etc.)
Strong TypeScript support
Two-way data binding

Cons:
Steeper learning curve
Verbose syntax compared to others
Use Angular if you're building enterprise-grade applications or working in teams that want structure and standardization.

Vue.js (Framework)
Best for: Quick prototypes, small to medium apps, progressive enhancement.

Pros:
Easy to learn
Flexible and progressive
Great documentation

Cons:
Smaller ecosystem compared to React
Not backed by a big corporation
Use Vue if you want simplicity and speed in development with a gentle learning curve.

Choose based on your requirements:
Beginner or solo dev → Vue
Career growth & job market → React
Enterprise or large-scale apps → Angular
Cutting-edge performance & simplicity → Svelte

[Jeffrey-Uzoma]

In my perspective, React with next.js is mile ahead of the rest (Especially next.js). The rest are good though for their various purposes. I will say that each framework has what its best suited for. Based on industry demands, I would advice leaning towards react.js.

[shivah12]

Hi so I will speak as of my experience till now in my coding journey for most of the projects, React (possibly with Next.js) strikes the best balance between performance, flexibility, and ecosystem. But if you're working with a large team or require deep tooling out of the box, Angular could be better. But its not like others are bad I have used Vue and Svelte for few projects and both are good enough (might be a bit complex for a complete beginner).
Hope it helps :)

[MHammad33]

Best picks for a JS dev:

React → flexibility + jobs.

Next.js → production-ready, built on React.

Vue → simple, beginner-friendly.

Angular → enterprise-level, heavier.

[trexdevelop]

Frontend Frameworks/Libraries
-React
-Vue.js
-Angular
-Svelte
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Backend Frameworks
-Node.js + Express
NestJS

[ebrahimbd]

If you meant in general (2025 trend), here’s a breakdown:

Frontend Frameworks/Libraries

• React.js (library)
• Vue.js (framework) – ✅ beginner-friendly, flexible, lighter than React, good docs.
• Next.js (built on React) – ✅ best for fullstack apps, SSR, SEO, API routes, widely adopted.
• Nuxt.js (Vue equivalent of Next.js) – ✅ best for Vue SSR and fullstack.

[sattarrasouli]

Reactjs community is much bigger than the others.
Nextjs enhance reactjs with ssg, ssr, isr.
Reactjs works well in wide range usages.
Reactjs is library which means it is not require you to code in its structure, it only provide you some feature like useEffect, useState...
Reactjs now become a foundation, independent from meta.

[Rajvansh-1]

Hi @Roshan-Metrix 👋

It really depends on what kind of projects you’re working on, but here are some of the best and most popular JavaScript libraries and frameworks you can check out:

React.js – My personal favorite! It’s super flexible, easy to learn, and great for building modern web apps.
Vue.js – Very beginner-friendly and clean. Perfect if you like a simple setup and fast results.
Angular – A full-featured framework maintained by Google. It’s powerful, but a bit heavier to learn.
Next.js – Built on top of React, great for server-side rendering and SEO-friendly apps.
Express.js – A must-know backend framework for building APIs with Node.js.
Svelte – Lightweight and fast. It compiles your code at build time, which makes it super efficient.
Nuxt.js – Similar to Next.js but made for Vue. Awesome if you like Vue and want server-side rendering.

If you’re just starting out, I’d suggest learning React.js first — it’s the most in-demand and has a huge community for support.

Hope this helps!

[ADITYATIWARI342005]

Hey @Roshan-Metrix
Best JavaScript Library/Framework in 2025?

Here are stats and recommendations from recent surveys and developer trends:

• Popularity: React.js (39.5%), Angular (17.1%), Vue.js (15.4%), Svelte (6.5%)
• Job Demand: React.js has the highest job openings. Vue.js rises in startups, Angular strong for enterprise, Svelte admired (72.8%) but fewer jobs
• Performance: Svelte is fastest in benchmarks; React/Next.js excels for large apps; Vue.js is simple and quick to learn; Angular best for structure/teams

Summary Table

Framework	Usage %	Admired %	Job Trend	Key Strength
React	39.5	62.2	Highest	Ecosystem, flexibility
Angular	17.1	53.4	Enterprise	Structure, TypeScript
Vue	15.4	60.2	Growing	Simplicity, docs
Svelte	6.5	72.8	Low	Fast, minimal

Pick React.js/Next.js for top career prospects; Vue.js for fast prototyping; Angular for big teams/apps; Svelte for speed and simplicity.

[gasserdev]

Honestly, I think it really depends on what you’re building.
If you care about performance and a fast dev setup, Vite + Preact just feels way smoother — it’s crazy fast and super lightweight.

But when it comes to structure and scalability, Angular still wins for me. It’s strict, opinionated, and perfect for large apps with complex logic.

I’ve been playing around with combining modular design patterns in both, and honestly, Angular’s architecture with something like Vite’s speed would be a dream setup.

Curious if anyone here actually tried mixing Angular’s architecture with Vite or something similar?

[Romasmi]

ReactJS is the best

• big community;
• many jobs;
• solves most of cases;

[joyalgeorgekj]

@Roshan-Metrix Just focus on learning JavaScript first. Frameworks and libraries keep changing, but the core language stays the same.

When I started, React with JavaScript was the trend, then React with TypeScript, and now it’s Next.js. Instead of sticking to one framework or library, it’s better to understand the base language deeply. Once you’re comfortable with JavaScript, you can easily pick up and work with any framework that comes next.

does this count as an appropriate answer?

[Lucky-Purswani]

React is the best choice for beginners. Once you gain hands-on experience with it, you can switch to Next.js, as React’s official documentation recommends transitioning to Next.js for building production-ready applications.