React
JavaScript library for building user interfaces
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React is a JavaScript library for building web and native user interfaces with reusable components.
- for
- Front-end developers building interactive UI for web or mobile.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
- v19.3.019.3.0 (September 9, 2026)a month ago
- v19.2.819.2.8 (July 21st, 2026)3 months ago
- v19.1.919.1.9 (July 21st, 2026)3 months ago
Key features
- Component model — Create reusable UI pieces as JavaScript functions or classes and compose them into screens.
- JSX syntax — Write markup directly in JavaScript using JSX, keeping rendering logic close to UI.
- State & interactivity — Use hooks like useState to manage local state and update the UI on user actions.
- Cross-platform support — Build both web apps and native apps (React Native, Expo) with the same React skills.
- Server-side rendering — Stream HTML from the server while data is fetched, improving initial load performance.
- Ecosystem & tooling — Integrates with frameworks such as Next.js, React Router, and a large component library ecosystem.
Use cases
- Add interactive widgets to an existing static HTML page
- Build a full-stack web app with routing and data fetching via Next.js
- Create native mobile apps for iOS and Android using React Native
- Develop a component library shared across multiple teams
React vs alternatives
 React |  Next.js |  Vue.js |  SvelteKit |  Remix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Component-based UI development | Full-stack React apps | Progressive UI framework | Zero-runtime web apps | Web-standard full-stack framework |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- React vs Next.js: Next.js adds routing, data fetching and server-side rendering on top of React
- React vs Vue.js: Vue.js offers a similar component model but with a different reactivity system and template syntax
- React vs SvelteKit: SvelteKit compiles components to vanilla JS, avoiding a runtime library
- React vs Remix: Remix focuses on web-standard routing and data loading while still using React components
React FAQ
Do I need a full framework to use React?+
No, React is a library; you can add it to any HTML page or use a full-stack framework like Next.js for routing and data fetching.
Can React be used for native mobile apps?+
Yes, React Native and Expo let you write React components that render real native UI on iOS and Android.
What is JSX?+
JSX is a JavaScript syntax extension that lets you write HTML-like markup inside JavaScript, making component code easier to read.
How does React handle updates?+
When component state changes, React re-renders the affected components and updates the DOM efficiently.
Is React suitable for large teams?+
Yes, its component model lets independent teams build and combine components without breaking the overall app.
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