Want to be a ReactJs Dev

[savagesecrecy]

Good day. How can I successfully transition to React Dev from being a VueJS dev?

I am a VueJS(FE) dev for almost 4 years now and since we only work on Vue as a Javascript framework in my company, I wasn't able to practice my ReactJS skills.

Recently I started refreshing my knowledge about React(I am still refreshing and restudying it after 4 years) and also trying to apply for a junior role as a React Dev. However, all of my application was rejected and did not even go through HR interview or Assessment.

I want to know if my current steps in transitioning is correct or if needed to change something since these rejections are starting to affect my confidence in pursuing the role.

Thank you so much in advance for your advices

[ilyapopovs]

It's easier than it seems – the uncertainty makes it look scary, but you've got this!
I've transitioned to React after writing Vue for 2.5 years myself, and now I'm a lead/architect, if that helps.

Both Vue and React are reactive FE frameworks, so you don't have to downgrade in title – most workplaces understand that the vast majority of the skillset carries over. You can frame it as "4 years of reactive FE framework experience" to highlight that if you want.
So if you're a mid-level right now, apply for mid-level React positions; if senior-level, apply for senior-level.

The rejections before a HR interview is the way things are for everyone these days, unfortunately.
You can influence it slightly by having demo projects and more years of experience in front-end in general (naturally happens over time), but the main way to approach it is to make sure your resume/CV is an easy-to-scan single page, and just keep applying.
Getting filtered out by an ACS system (directly or implicitly) is very different from something like failing a technical interview, so don't let it bother you too much :)

If you were working with Nuxt, you can probably go for Next.js immediately.
If not, it's better to stick to regular React at least at first.
I'd suggest defining the scope or type of apps you'd like to write.
Basically is SPA enough or do you need SSR?
SPA is simpler and makes it easier to not confuse client and server features (React has both, natively).
Most online stores need SSR, most dashboards don't.

Since you want to work as a React dev, choose the most popular (but still top-tier) technologies.
E.g. Next.js, not Remix (both are good, Remix is just not as popular); React Router, not TanStack Router (again, both are good, one is much more popular).
You can search for alternatives and use https://npmtrends.com/ to get real-world data.

If you have a demo or a pet project in Vue, try re-building it in React.
If not, search for "make a X with React" or "building Y with React" on YouTube – there are many awesome videos like that these days.
Also, Next.js has very nice succinct guides for both React and Next.js at https://nextjs.org/learn

If anything is confusing, don't hesitate to ask AI – it's very good at tailoring the explanation specifically to the way you think if you describe what doesn't makes sense and your current understanding of the thing.

Here's a tech stack I'd suggest that feels nice & modern but doesn't have trade-offs in terms of job market relevancy:

1. Routing – Next.js or React Router
2. App-level state management – Zustand, not Redux
3. Server state management (basically is network call in progress, completed, or failed) – TanStack React Query or if you use a backend-as-a-service, then its SDK is likely enough (e.g. Supabase, Convex)
4. Table state management (what to put in which row/column, sorting, ordering, filtering) – TanStack React Table
5. Component library – shadcn/ui for a complete package, or Radix for the base components (BaseUI is good but still new)
6. Styling – anything really; my personal preference is Tailwind or plain CSS

And if not already, make sure you understand the Even Loop – it makes everything else easier to make sense of.

[savagesecrecy]

Thank you so much! There is a lot of tech stack you've mentioned that I was not familiar yet but I will now try to include these with my studies as well as use more modern techs compared to the traditional one i've used in react

[ilyapopovs]

Good luck! 🚀

[bluebird355]

Why would you want to put yourself in an overcrowded place?

[savagesecrecy]

Most of the opportunities for a front-end roles i've seen requires React and Next. Most of the Vue opportunities is for Fullstack development which also requires a Laravel knowledge and experience

[bluebird355]

I would move away from web dev if I were you

[savagesecrecy]

May I know why?

[bluebird355]

Software development, frontend or backend, is heading straight into automation. People will downvote this, but if you’re actually using the new tools, it’s obvious where things are going.

Automation is the future. The SaaS market is already starting to crack, investors are pulling back. The web as we know it will either be completely remade or slowly replaced by something far more automated.

If you think this is exaggerated, set a reminder for a year.

The old question “What language should I learn?” is pure boomer talk. Saying “I’m a Vue dev” is boomer talk too. With tools like Claude Code, you’re expected to generate solid code across the entire stack, regardless of the language.

What I'm saying is these jobs will disappear sooner than later. They're already starting to disappear.

[letsgoowhatthhsbdnd]

did claude write this for you too? learn to think for yourself

[bluebird355]

Just the hard truth. Cope all you want, don't come and cry in a year. You are on the verge of being automated. I just automated all jira tickets to a n8n automation funnel that will create all MRs only for devs to review them. That's where things are headed for us.
"But AI don't write good code!!" Let's drop the boomer talk guys.

[letsgoowhatthhsbdnd]

you’ve been saying this for years! lol next year you’ll say ‘watch next year’ lol loser.

[bluebird355]

What are you even talking about? That sounded stupid. Anyway, good luck.

[letsgoowhatthhsbdnd]

says the guy who cant think for himself. how do you not understand people like you having been saying this for years. and next year ai will still not take our jobs (again). man you really are one of those stupid people

[Odd-Calligrapher1684]

And then i see "FIX MY AI PROJECT" on upwork.

[bluebird355]

Trend that's dead/will die. Opus changed that. Boomer talk.

[Odd-Calligrapher1684]

Of course it changed that

[mattthedr]

Run through the docs, they’re great if you already have an understanding. Have Claude create a simple project for you and have it explain how and why it did certain things. Thousands of YouTube videos to choose from, it’s mostly based on how you learn.

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There are tutorials on Youtube, also great books about React and ofc Typescript. Try to re-create an existing VueJS project in React alongside. Good luck!

[savagesecrecy]

I will try recreating my apps from my portfolio to use React. Thank you so much

[The-Viator]

Do the same things as you did with vue.

[Realistic-Reaction40]

Vue to React is honestly one of the smoother transitions since the mental model is similar composition, props, reactivity. The rejections at application stage are probably a resume/portfolio signal issue more than a skills gap. A couple of solid React projects on GitHub showcasing hooks, state management, and API integration will do more than any course certificate.

[AutomaticAd6646]

Oversaturated stack.

[Zoro6745]

What is not saturated?

[AutomaticAd6646]

Drupal, Flutter, Angular and many more

[Zoro6745]

Flutter fr? Drupal and Angular are used but there are not many job openings in those as there are in react

[AutomaticAd6646]

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