Angular

• Framework:.

  Angular is a comprehensive, opinionated framework developed by Google. It provides a structured environment with built-in features for various aspects of application development, including routing, state management, and dependency injection.

• Language:.

  Primarily uses TypeScript, offering strong typing and improved code maintainability, especially in large-scale projects.

• Architecture:.

  Follows an MVC (Model-View-Controller) or MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture. It emphasizes modularity through components, modules, and services.

• Data Binding:.

  Utilizes two-way data binding, where changes in the UI automatically update the model and vice-versa, simplifying data synchronization.

• DOM:.

  Uses a real DOM, which can be less performant for frequent updates compared to a virtual DOM.

• Learning Curve:.

  Generally considered to have a steeper initial learning curve due to its extensive features and opinionated structure.

React

• Library:.

  React is a JavaScript library developed by Facebook (now Meta) specifically for building user interfaces. It focuses on the view layer and offers more flexibility, allowing developers to choose other libraries for functionalities like routing or state management (e.g., React Router, Redux).

• Language:.

  Primarily uses JavaScript, but can be integrated with TypeScript for type safety.

• Architecture:.

  Follows a component-based architecture, promoting reusability and modularity of UI elements.

• Data Binding:.

  Employs one-way data binding, where data flows in a single direction, enhancing predictability and debugging.

• DOM:.

  Utilizes a virtual DOM, which optimizes performance by minimizing direct manipulation of the real DOM.

• Learning Curve:.

  Generally considered to have a gentler learning curve initially due to its focused scope and flexibility, though integrating various external libraries can add complexity.

• Practical Differences

• Differences in Implementation (examples)