React vs Vue: Laravel Frontend

Frontend framework choice affects long-term maintenance. React and Vue.js both integrate well with Laravel. At ZIRA Software, we choose based on project complexity and team expertise.

Quick Comparison

React:

• JSX syntax
• Larger ecosystem
• More job opportunities
• Steeper learning curve
• Facebook backing

Vue.js:

• Template syntax (familiar to Blade)
• Progressive framework
• Easier learning curve
• Official Laravel support
• Smaller bundle size

Syntax Comparison

React component:

import React, { useState } from 'react';

function PostList() {
    const [posts, setPosts] = useState([]);

    return (
        <div className="post-list">
            {posts.map(post => (
                <div key={post.id} className="post-card">
                    <h3>{post.title}</h3>
                    <p>{post.excerpt}</p>
                </div>
            ))}
        </div>
    );
}

Vue component:

<template>
    <div class="post-list">
        <div v-for="post in posts" :key="post.id" class="post-card">
            <h3>{{ post.title }}</h3>
            <p>{{ post.excerpt }}</p>
        </div>
    </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
    data() {
        return {
            posts: []
        }
    }
}
</script>

Laravel Integration

Vue (built-in):

composer require laravel/ui
php artisan ui vue
npm install && npm run dev

React:

composer require laravel/ui
php artisan ui react
npm install && npm run dev

When to Choose React

Choose React when:

• Building complex SPAs
• Team has React experience
• Need React Native for mobile
• Want largest ecosystem
• Enterprise-scale application

When to Choose Vue

Choose Vue when:

• Team familiar with Blade templates
• Simpler learning curve preferred
• Progressive enhancement needed
• Laravel-focused development
• Smaller to medium applications

Conclusion

Both frameworks excel with Laravel. Vue offers easier learning curve and Laravel integration. React provides larger ecosystem and mobile options.

Need frontend development guidance? Contact ZIRA Software for architecture consultation.