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Jackie C Zhang edited this page Oct 22, 2023 · 3 revisions

Front-End Frameworks Comparison (In-Progress)

Introduction

This wiki page offers a comparison of various front-end frameworks used in web development. We'll highlight the key features, advantages, and disadvantages of each framework. We ultimately chose Vue.Js for our front-end framework due to its ease of learning and existing familiarity with the framework from some of our members. Although other frameworks like React or Angular are more feature-rich and conducive for scaling, they are mostly unnecessary for the scope of our project and not worth the steep learning curve.

Frameworks

1. React

Pros:

  • Component-based architecture for modular development.
  • Strong community support and extensive ecosystem.
  • Virtual DOM for efficient updates.
  • High performance and scalability.
  • Used by Facebook, Instagram, and many other large applications.

Cons:

  • Requires additional libraries or integration for routing and state management.
  • JSX might be challenging for beginners.

2. Angular

Pros:

  • Comprehensive framework with built-in features like routing and dependency injection.
  • Strong TypeScript support.
  • End-to-end tooling for development, testing, and deployment.
  • Well-structured and maintainable codebase.

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve, especially for beginners.
  • Larger bundle sizes in comparison to some other frameworks.
  • Frequent major updates can lead to migration challenges.

3. Vue.js

Pros:

  • Lightweight and easy to learn.
  • Well-documented and user-friendly.
  • Excellent tooling for development, debugging, and state management.
  • Versatile and suitable for both single-page applications (SPAs) and smaller projects.

Cons:

  • Smaller community compared to React and Angular.
  • Limited ecosystem for large-scale applications.

4. Ember.js

Pros:

  • Convention over configuration (CoC) approach for rapid development.
  • Strong developer productivity tools.
  • Built-in routing, data layer, and templating.
  • Best suited for ambitious web applications.

Cons:

  • Opinionated and may not be suitable for all types of projects.
  • Learning curve for developers unfamiliar with the conventions.

5. Svelte

Pros:

  • Compiles components into highly efficient vanilla JavaScript.
  • No runtime framework required, resulting in small bundle sizes.
  • Simple and easy-to-understand code.

Cons:

  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to more established frameworks.
  • Less flexibility for customization and integration compared to other frameworks.

Considerations

When selecting a front-end framework, we needed to consider the following factors:

  • Project Requirements: Analyze your project's unique needs, such as interactivity, scalability, and performance.

  • Team Expertise: Consider your development team's experience and expertise with a particular framework.

  • Community and Support: Assess the size and activity of the framework's community, as this can affect long-term support and issue resolution.

  • Scalability: Think about how well the framework can handle the growth of your project.

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