JavaScript UI frameworks and libraries work in cycles. Every six months or so, a new one pops up, claiming that it has revolutionized UI development. Thousands of developers adopt it into their new projects, blog posts are written, Stack Overflow questions are asked and answered, and then a newer (and even more revolutionary) framework pops up to usurp the throne.

"Let me be clear, even though I’m from Brooklyn and have a budding affinity for React, I am not advocating for the use of any framework in particular. Like every technology choice, it’s not about what’s “hot,” but more about identifying tradeoffs and finding the tool for the problem at hand. But let’s be honest, the size of a developer community certainly counts; it contributes to a thriving open source environment, and...

JavaScript UI frameworks and libraries work in cycles. Every six months or so, a new one pops up, claiming that it has revolutionized UI development. Thousands of developers adopt it into their new projects, blog posts are written, Stack Overflow questions are asked and answered, and then a newer (and even more revolutionary) framework pops up to usurp the throne.

"Let me be clear, even though I’m from Brooklyn and have a budding affinity for React, I am not advocating for the use of any framework in particular. Like every technology choice, it’s not about what’s “hot,” but more about identifying tradeoffs and finding the tool for the problem at hand. But let’s be honest, the size of a developer community certainly counts; it contributes to a thriving open source environment, and makes it easier to find help on Stack Overflow...