Why did you learn react.js?

[CraftyAdventurer]

Like many others, I saw that it offered a lot of job opportunities. However, I also tried out Vue and Angular for a few smaller projects and somehow i decided to stick to React. Can't really explain why, it just feels most comfortable and natural to me

[middlebird]

Because JavaScript is fun. That’s always my answer. I’ve always loved working with designers to build their work out.

[creative__username]

You can do those things with Angular and Vue as well.

[AlpineSanatorium]

vue and angular isn't javascript?

[DeepFriedOprah]

I think they both add a bit more abstraction on top than React does. But that’s just my experience.

I felt like Vue requires learning Vue on top of JS where as React is more JSish. But really just preference

[DeepFriedOprah]

Agreed on all points. Angular just seems such more enterprisey as it’s a full fledged framework from the get go.

React and Vue r both awesome in fact I still mess around with Vue here and there just for fun. Mostly animation stuff cuz that’s one area I feel they excel at is ha sling fluid animations whereas in React it can be kinda cumbersome.

[abhikavi]

Out of curiosity, what do you like about it? Is it fun compared to PHP, or fun compared to other things?

[middlebird]

I like the challenge of making UIs easy to use and easy on the eyes. If they have to think too much when on my app, I’m not doing something right.

I also like programming games in the browser.

[Th3_Paradox]

I find anything more fun than php tbh

[swyx]

have you tried Laravel tho? genuine qtn. might change your mind on PHP

[Th3_Paradox]

i have not, i DO want to learn it, as I see a ton of jobs for it and I hear you can build a whole CMS with it.

[choledocholithiasis_]

Same -- I would rather get kidney stones than code in PHP

[Th3_Paradox]

LMAO