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The Ultimate Angular vs React Comparison

Krusha Shah
By Krusha Shah
Feb 08, 2024
The Ultimate Angular vs React Comparison

Overview 

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the choice of a JavaScript framework can be akin to selecting the right tool for a complex job. Among the myriad options available, two stalwarts, Angular and React, have risen to prominence, captivating the developer community with their unique approaches to building modern, dynamic user interfaces. By examining factors such as performance, learning curve, and project requirements, we aim to equip you with the insights needed to crack the JavaScript conundrum and make an informed choice for your next project. 

 

What is Angular? 

Angular is an open-source JavaScript framework written in TypeScript maintained by Google and its primary purpose is to develop single-page applications. It provides a collection of well-integrated libraries that cover a wide variety of features, including routing, forms management, client-server communication, and more. You can write, compile, test, and update your code with the aid of its development tools. 

 

Key features and concepts of Angular include: 

  1. Cross-Platform 
  2. Component-Based Architecture 
  3. Dependency Injection 
  4. Directives 
  5. RxJS (Reactive Extensions for JavaScript) 
  6. Two-way Data Binding 

 

Advantages of Angular

  • Angular promotes a modular architecture, allowing developers to organize code into separate and reusable modules. 

  • Angular extends HTML syntax. With directives. 

  • Angular uses two-way data binding, meaning that the model state changes automatically whenever any interface element changes. 

  • Angular uses a powerful dependency injection system, making it easier to manage and test components. 

  • Angular is built using TypeScript, a statically typed superset of JavaScript. TypeScript adds static typing, interfaces, and other features that enhance code quality, readability, and maintainability. 

  • Angular provides a powerful CLI that streamlines common development tasks. 

 

What is React? 

React is a JavaScript-based UI development library that aims to simplify the intricate process of building interactive user interfaces. It is primarily used for building user interfaces (UIs) for single-page applications where the user interface needs to be dynamic and highly responsive. Developed and maintained by Facebook, React has gained widespread adoption in the web development community due to its declarative and efficient approach to building UI components.

 

Key features and concepts of React include: 

  1. Virtual DOM 

  1. JSX Syntax 

  1. Component based architecture 

  1. Declarative Syntax 

  1. Props 

  1. Hooks 

 

Advantages of React

  • React uses a virtual DOM to optimize rendering performance. Updates to a virtual version of the DOM are triggered by changes in the UI, and React determines the most effective way to update the real DOM to minimize needless re-renders.

  • It has faster updates with both server-side and front-end support. 

  • Easier debugging with declarative views. 

  • React.js promotes the concept of reusable components, which are self-contained modules that can be used across different parts of an application. 

  • React.js has a large and active community of developers who constantly contribute to its growth and improvement. 

  • React.js is highly scalable and flexible, making it suitable for building applications of any size or complexity. 

 

Quick comparison between Angular and React 

 

 

Angular vs. React: When to choose which?

 

 

Angular or React which is best? 

Ultimately, the choice between Angular and React is subjective and depends on the specific needs of your project and your team's preferences and expertise. It's also worth noting that both Angular and React have been widely adopted in the industry and have proven successful in building modern and scalable web applications. 

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Setup Firebase account with React App
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Setup Firebase account with React App
Krusha Shah
Feb 23, 2024

Establishing your account on Firebase and connecting it with your React APP encompasses multiple steps, such as initiating a Firebase project, adjusting your project settings, and acquiring your Firebase configuration details. Below is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide:    Step 1: Go to the Firebase Console  From this link, you can go to the Firebase console app  https://console.firebase.google.com/    Step 2: Sign in or create a Google Account  If you have a Google account you can directly sign in and  if you don’t have then you need to create one to sign in    Step 3: Create a new Firebase Project  Click on the Create a Project button.       Enter a Project name.          And Click on the Continue button.  Enable Google Analytics (Optional)          From here you can enable or disable the Google Analytics option. It is recommended to enable Google Analytics for better insights.  Once you click on the Continue button, firebase will set your project and redirect you to the Project dashboard.           Add an app to your project:  Click on the Project Settings button and from there you can see the configuration of your project.           Choose the platform for your app (iOS, Android, or Web).                 Enter an app nickname (optional) and click on Register app.          Obtain Firebase configuration details.    For a web app, Firebase will provide you with a configuration object containing keys like apiKey, authDomain, projectId, etc. Copy this information as you'll need it in your application.  Step 4: Create database  For Creating the database, go to the build option and click on the “FireStore Database” option     Once you navigate to Firestore Database, click on “Create database” button.    Step 5: Install the Firebase Package  After creating your React app, change directory to your project's root folder and install the Firebase package by running:  npm install firebase    Step 6: Initialize Firebase in your React APP  Create a new folder inside your project src directory. You can call this firebase_setup. Next, create a firebase.js file inside that folder. Then paste the code generated earlier into this file. Thus, you can fine-tune the generated code as follows: import { initializeApp } from "firebase/app";  import { getFirestore } from "@firebase/firestore"    const firebaseConfig = {  apiKey: process.env.REACT_APP_apiKey,  authDomain: process.env.REACT_APP_authDomain,  projectId: process.env.REACT_APP_projectId,  storageBucket: process.env.REACT_APP_storageBucket,  messagingSenderId: process.env.REACT_APP_messagingSenderId,  appId: process.env.REACT_APP_appId,  measurementId: process.env.REACT_APP_measurementId  };    const app = initializeApp(firebaseConfig);  export const firestore = getFirestore(app)    Step 7: Test Your Firebase Connection  You can test the connection by submitting dummy data to Firestore. Start by creating a handles folder inside your project's src directory. Create a submit handler inside this file. You can call this handlesubmit.js, for instance:  import { doc, setDoc } from "@firebase/firestore"  import { firestore } from "../firebase_setup/firebase"  const handleSubmit = async(testdata) => {  const handleSubmit = async(employeeData) => { try { const employeeDocRef = doc(firestore, 'EmployeeDb', 'Employee_tbl'); await setDoc(employeeDocRef, employeeData); console.log("Added employee data successfully"); } catch(e) { console.error("Error adding data employee", e); } } export default handleSubmit  //Then inside App.js:  import './App.css';  import handleSubmit from "./handler/handlesubmit.js"; import { useState} from 'react';  function App() {  const [employee, setEmployee] = useState({ name: "", age: "", position: "", }); // Function to handle input changes const handleChange = (e) => { const { name, value } = e.target; setEmployee({ ...employee, [name]: value }); }; const submithandler = (e) => { e.preventDefault(); handleSubmit(employee); };   return ( <> <div className="form-container" onSubmit={submithandler}> <form action="#" > <div className="form-group"> <label >Employee Data:</label> <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Name" value={employee.name} onChange={handleChange} /> <input type="text" name="age" placeholder="Age" value={employee.age} onChange={handleChange} /> <input type="text" name="position" placeholder="Position" value={employee.position} onChange={handleChange} /> <input type="submit" value="Submit" /> </div> </form> </div> </> ); }    export default App;    Run your React app and try submitting data via the form. Refresh the Firebase database console to see the submitted information in your collection.  When you run your React app it will look like this. Here when you add all the details of the employee and click on the Submit button Whatever you entered in the form it will be reflected in your Firestore database. Fantastic! You have effectively established your Firebase account and configured it in your react application.  

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Krusha Shah

Experienced Senior Software Engineer at MagnusMinds IT Solutions, proficient in Angular, React, .NET Core, MVC, jQuery, and JavaScript. Specializing in crafting dynamic and responsive web applications, I leverage my diverse skill set to deliver innovative solutions that drive user engagement and business success.

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