Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Why Use a Frontend Framework at All?
Mar 25, 2019
Scott and Wes unpack frontend frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue, explaining their benefits and ideal use cases. They dive into when to choose a framework over vanilla JavaScript, especially for complex applications. The discussion highlights the significant advantages of frameworks in organizing code and enhancing performance. They caution against using frameworks for simple tasks and explore the waning relevance of jQuery in modern web development. Ultimately, they advocate for selecting the right tool based on project needs and personal expertise.
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Frontend Frameworks Definition
- Front-end frameworks are JavaScript platforms handling tasks typically done server-side.
- This makes code more organized and manages routing, rendering, and data fetching.
Data Binding
- JavaScript data and the DOM are not live-linked by default, requiring manual DOM updates.
- Frameworks simplify this by automatically re-rendering when variables change.
Angular's Impact
- Scott was impressed by Angular's two-way data binding.
- Seeing variables update across the page was influential in his framework adoption.