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Maya Benari
750 PointsFirst JS framework to learn: React or Angular
What framework should I learn first: React or Angular?
3 Answers
Dave McFarland
Treehouse TeacherI'd learn React -- it's a great library and simpler to get a handle on than Angular. We also have more courses on React :) Check out our Learn React track.
Andrew Chalkley
Treehouse Guest TeacherPersonal preference is React. But it all depends what you need to learn first. React is a steadier incline than Angular.
vryiziilos
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 23,052 PointsHi Maya,
I had experience working with both. I am by no means an expert in any of them, but if I had to choose I would pick React. It's faster, lighter, and less opinionated.
Think of Angular as a toolbox with every possible tool. It's a pretty heavy toolbox. Say you only need a hammer and some nails, but you get the whole box. Maybe you will need all of the tools maybe you won't.
React is kind of like a toolbox containing only the tools you need, but you have to collect the tools yourself.
In the end is really up to you what framework to use.