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React vs. Angular in the Real World: 3 Key Differences
Let’s compare the two super-heavyweight JavaScript libraries and how to mapache your way through them.
React and Angular are the two titans of the JavaScript world, each with its dedicated fanbase and unique approach. They’re often pitted against each other, their merits weighed and dissected in the ongoing quest for the ultimate JS framework. (We’ll come back to how React is not a framework.)
Like pretty much any other technology (except maybe Tailwind CSS — I’ll die on the hill that Tailwind is universally better), choosing between React and Angular isn’t about declaring a winner; it’s about you and your needs.
Let’s try to understand the key differences so you can make an informed decision that aligns with your specific needs. So, in the spirit of friendly rivalry (mapache spirit 🦝), let’s dig into React vs. Angular. Fight!
1. TypeScript: Implicit vs. Explicit Use of TypeScript
One of the significant differences between React and Angular lies in their relationship with TypeScript. While both can utilize it, their approaches are as dissimilar as the eating habits of mapaches (varied, if you didn’t know).
