React
The library for web and native user interfaces
The library for web and native user interfaces. Build encapsulated components that manage their own state, then compose them to make complex UIs.
228K
GitHub Stars
supported
TypeScript
medium
Learning Curve
4.5
DX Score
Pricing
Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source
Features
- ✓ Component-based architecture
- ✓ Virtual DOM for performance
- ✓ JSX syntax
- ✓ Hooks for state management
- ✓ Server-side rendering support
- ✓ React Native for mobile
- ✓ Concurrent rendering
- ✓ Suspense for data fetching
- ✓ React Server Components
Pros
- + Largest ecosystem and community
- + Backed by Meta
- + Excellent tooling and DevTools
- + Huge job market
- + Works with any backend
Cons
- - Just a library, not a framework
- - Requires additional routing/state solutions
- - JSX learning curve
- - Frequent API changes
Best For
startup enterprise indie hacker
frontend ui-library component-based virtual-dom jsx