Don't React (Presentation - Use arrows to navigate)

Re:Don't React (Presentation - Use arrows to navigate) by F_Catalan on Wednesday December 31, 2014 @08:16AM (#8819212)

I have been programming for 30 years, 19 on the Web. I tried to learn Angular and Ember and failed, more than once. Earlier this year I had to prototype a fairly complex single page app and was severely time constrained. I tried React and succeeded beyond both my expectations and those of the client. I am in fact itching for a chance to use it again.

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Re:Don't React (Presentation - Use arrows to navigate) by marrs on Wednesday December 31, 2014 @09:36AM (#8819466)

Yeah, same here, (not the 30 years part, the React FTW part) and for me the virtual DOM is the least cool thing about it. Separation of props and state is what I lust over.

Anyway, where I live React isn't getting noticed; it's Angular that's all the rage, so maybe the author is fighting the wrong enemy.

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Re:Don't React (Presentation - Use arrows to navigate) by conqrr on Wednesday December 31, 2014 @11:34AM (#8819949)

I agree to the React bit. I have been trying to get past building Todo apps with Angular and Ember but didnt succeed. React somehow seemed more natural and easier to grasp the whole concept rather than the complex stuff and steep learning curve of Angular.

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Re:Don't React (Presentation - Use arrows to navigate) by jcromartie on Wednesday December 31, 2014 @08:23AM (#8819240)

This is precisely my experience. It might have a slightly odd API, but React is an extremely sharp tool to have in your toolbox.

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Re:Don't React (Presentation - Use arrows to navigate) by yogthos on Wednesday December 31, 2014 @10:50AM (#8819774)

If you feel adventurous give Reagent http://reagent-project.github.io/ a shot. :)

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