Vue.js: What is the difference between Vue and React?

Vue — template-based with HTML-like syntax. React — JSX-based with JavaScript syntax.

Vue:

• Template-based with familiar HTML-like syntax.
• Built-in directives (v-if, v-for, v-model).
• Single-file components with clear separation.
• Easier learning curve for HTML developers.
• Official router (Vue Router) and state management (Pinia).

React:

• JSX-based with JavaScript expressions.
• More flexible but requires more decisions.
• Hooks API for state and side effects.
• Larger ecosystem with community solutions.
• More widely adopted in enterprise.

1<!-- Vue component -->
2<script setup>
3import { ref } from "vue"
4const count = ref(0)
5</script>
6
7<template>
8  <div>
9    <p>Count: {{ count }}</p>
10    <button @click="count++">Increment</button>
11  </div>
12</template>

1// React component
2import { useState } from "react"
3
4function Counter() {
5  const [count, setCount] = useState(0)
6  return (
7    <div>
8      <p>Count: {count}</p>
9      <button onClick={() => setCount(count + 1)}>Increment</button>
10    </div>
11  )
12}

Key differences:

• Vue — template syntax, easier for beginners.
• React — JSX, more flexible but steeper learning curve.
• Vue — batteries-included with official libraries.
• React — larger community, more third-party options.