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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by enraged_camel on Thursday July 20, 2017 @09:23AM (#14812212)
Well, there are many reasons to use React (the large ecosystem means you can find libraries and tutorials easily, for example) but yes, the license is a deal breaker for many, especially larger companies with legal teams who actually understand the ramifications.
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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by atoko on Thursday July 20, 2017 @09:36AM (#14812296)
It depends on how many software patents the company owns. In most cases it's 0
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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by seangrogg on Thursday July 20, 2017 @01:22PM (#14814488)
It could also matter if you're in violation of a patent held by Facebook or any of its subsidiaries.
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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by YCode on Thursday July 20, 2017 @09:30AM (#14812244)
Microsoft has no problem using React -- what are the ramifications?
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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by dfrsol on Thursday July 20, 2017 @01:10PM (#14814354)
Microsoft, Netflix, and Twitter most likely have agreements in place with Facebook regarding the use license.

Source: I worked for a large company that had banned the use of React for all external facing projects, recently Facebook and their lawyers came to an agreement and now it's widely used.

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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by travmatt on Thursday July 20, 2017 @09:49AM (#14812385)
Doesn't Netflix as well?
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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by altotrees on Thursday July 20, 2017 @10:20AM (#14812653)
Yep, and Palantir also. I wish my company would be more open to using it, but the patent issue makes it a non-starter for us.
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Re:Things to learn in React before using Redux by xiaoma on Thursday July 20, 2017 @10:25AM (#14812695)
If you're MS, there are no ramifications.
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