Vue Svelte React Calculator Project
Calculator Comparison: Vue.js, Svelte, and React
Introduction
I started this project to compare the process of building a calculator using three popular JavaScript frameworks: Vue.js, Svelte, and React. My goal was to analyze the differences in syntax, reactivity, state management, and overall development experience.
Why This Comparison?
Each framework has its own strengths and weaknesses. By implementing the same project across these three frameworks, I aimed to gain insights into:
- Ease of setup and development workflow
- State management differences
- Code readability and maintainability
- Performance and responsiveness
Framework Breakdown
1. Vue.js
Vue provides a simple and intuitive way to build UIs. Some notable aspects of using Vue for this calculator:
- Reactive state management via the
ref()andreactive()APIs. - Declarative rendering using template syntax.
- Two-way data binding with
v-modelfor input handling. - Component-based architecture with single-file components.
2. Svelte
Svelte takes a unique approach by compiling components into highly efficient vanilla JavaScript.
- No virtual DOM – Directly updates the DOM for better performance.
- Simpler reactivity using assignment (
let count = 0; count += 1;automatically updates the UI). - Minimal boilerplate, making it easy to write and read.
- Built-in animations and transitions without needing extra libraries.
3. React
React is the most widely used framework, relying on a virtual DOM for efficient updates.
- Component-based UI development using JSX.
- State management using
useState()and hooks. - Declarative approach for rendering UI updates.
- Strong ecosystem with libraries like Redux, React Query, and more.
Key Comparisons
| Feature | Vue.js | Svelte | React |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Management | reactive() & ref() |
Auto-reactive variables | useState() & hooks |
| Performance | Good (Virtual DOM) | Excellent (Direct DOM updates) | Good (Virtual DOM) |
| Syntax | HTML, JS, and CSS in .vue files |
Simple, no extra boilerplate | JSX-based, requires Babel |
| Learning Curve | Easy to moderate | Easiest to pick up | Moderate to difficult |
| Community & Ecosystem | Large & growing | Smaller but growing | Largest with many third-party libraries |
Conclusion
Each framework has its own advantages:
- Vue.js is great for beginners and offers a balance between ease of use and performance.
- Svelte is the most lightweight and efficient, making it ideal for small projects and quick development.
- React is powerful for large-scale applications with a vast ecosystem of libraries.
If you're looking for an easy entry into modern front-end development, Svelte might be the best choice. If you want a well-balanced framework, Vue.js is great. And if you need a robust, scalable solution with extensive community support, React is the way to go.
How to Run the Project
To run the calculators in each framework:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/WebDiciples/vue-svelte-react-calculator-project.git
cd vue-svelte-react-calculator-project
# Navigate to the respective framework folder and install dependencies
cd folder
npm install
npm run dev
License
This project is open-source under the MIT License.
Acknowledgments
- Vue.js: https://vuejs.org
- Svelte: https://svelte.dev
- React: https://react.dev
Feel free to contribute or share your thoughts!
