Most popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries 2021

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  • chalk

    πŸ– Terminal string styling done right

    Chalk - Styling the terminal

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  • lodash

    A modern JavaScript utility library delivering modularity, performance, & extras.

    Lodash - Provides utility functions for common programming tasks

  • Express

    Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for node.

    Express js - Minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework

  • webpack

    A bundler for javascript and friends. Packs many modules into a few bundled assets. Code Splitting allows for loading parts of the application on demand. Through "loaders", modules can be CommonJs, AMD, ES6 modules, CSS, Images, JSON, Coffeescript, LESS, ... and your custom stuff.

    Webpack - Bundles JavaScript files for usage in a browser

  • moment

    Parse, validate, manipulate, and display dates in javascript.

    Moment.js - A JavaScript date library for parsing, validating, manipulating, and formatting dates.

  • underscore

    JavaScript's utility _ belt

    Underscore - JavaScript's functional programming helper library.

  • mocha

    β˜•οΈ simple, flexible, fun javascript test framework for node.js & the browser

    Mocha - Simple, flexible, fun JavaScript test framework for Node.js & The Browser

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  • jQuery

    jQuery JavaScript Library

    jQuery - A fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library. (why it is still famous πŸ˜•)

  • Next.js

    The React Framework

    Nextjs - Production grade React applications that scale.

  • d3

    Bring data to life with SVG, Canvas and HTML. :bar_chart::chart_with_upwards_trend::tada:

    D3 - A JavaScript library for visualizing data using web standards.

  • Backbone.js

    Give your JS App some Backbone with Models, Views, Collections, and Events

    Backbone - A JavaScript library with a RESTful JSON interface and is based on the MVC application design paradigm.

  • Leaflet

    πŸƒ JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

    Leaflet - JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.

  • Gatsby

    The best React-based framework with performance, scalability and security built in.

    Gatsby - A framework based on React that helps developers build blazing fast websites and apps.

  • three.js

    JavaScript 3D Library.

    Three.js - An easy to use, lightweight, cross-browser, general purpose 3D library.

  • GreenSock-JS

    GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform), a JavaScript animation library for the modern web

    GSAP - A robust JavaScript toolset that turns developers into animation superheroes.

  • Svelte

    Cybernetically enhanced web apps

    Svelte - A radical new approach to building user interfaces.

  • anime.js

    JavaScript animation engine

    Animejs - A lightweight JavaScript animation library that animates everything on webpage.

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