When we talk about frontend technologies, two big names come to mind—Vue.js and React.js. Both are popular and widely used, but they have different features.
I am a big fan of Vue.js, so in this blog, I will explain why Vue is better than React and why you should consider using it.
- Vue is Easy to Learn: Vue.js is very simple to learn. It uses basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, so even beginners can understand it quickly.React, on the other hand, requires learning JSX, Hooks, and extra libraries, which can be confusing for new developers.
- Two-Way Data Binding: Vue has a built-in feature called two-way data binding. This means when a user types something in an input box, the data updates automatically.Vue makes it faster and easier to update data in real-time without extra code.In React, you need to write extra code to handle this with the
useStatefunction: - Better State Management: When working on big projects, managing data across different parts of the app can be difficult. Vue has Vuex,Pinia, which makes it easy to manage data in one place.React developers often use Redux, but it requires more setup and extra code. Vuex is simpler and built into Vue, making state management easier.
- Better Documentation: Vue has clear and well-organized documentation. This helps new developers learn faster.Many people find Vue’s docs easier to understand compared to React’s. If you are a beginner, Vue’s documentation will help you start coding quickly without confusion.
- Cleaner and More Organized Code: Vue helps keep code clean and easy to manage. It follows a structured approach, where HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are kept separate in Single File Components (SFCs).Vue keeps things simple and well-organized, while React can become messy and hard to manage in larger projects.In React, you need to use JSX.
Vue is Lightweight
Vue is smaller in size than React.
- Vue.js is around 20KB
- React.js (with ReactDOM) is over 40KB
Smaller file sizes mean:
✅ Faster loading times
✅ Better performance
✅ Less memory usage
This makes Vue a great choice, especially for mobile apps and websites that need to load quickly.
