SolidJS vs. React: Comparing declarative UI libraries

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  • React

    The library for web and native user interfaces.

  • At the time of writing, React comes in at over 180k Github Stars and 8.7M weekly npm downloads while Solid comes in at over 13k Github Stars and 11.5k weekly npm downloads.

  • solid

    A declarative, efficient, and flexible JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

  • At the time of writing, React comes in at over 180k Github Stars and 8.7M weekly npm downloads while Solid comes in at over 13k Github Stars and 11.5k weekly npm downloads.

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  • solid-router

    A universal router for Solid inspired by Ember and React Router

  • With regards to third-party libraries, Solid does not have a lot yet, but it does have first-party libraries. Its first-party libraries are the equivalent of other popular libraries in other JavaScript libraries, such as Solid App Router for routing, Solid Testing Library for writing component tests, and Solid Transition Group for animations.

  • solid-testing-library

    Simple and complete Solid testing utilities that encourage good testing practices.

  • With regards to third-party libraries, Solid does not have a lot yet, but it does have first-party libraries. Its first-party libraries are the equivalent of other popular libraries in other JavaScript libraries, such as Solid App Router for routing, Solid Testing Library for writing component tests, and Solid Transition Group for animations.

  • solid-transition-group

    SolidJS components for applying animations when children elements enter or leave the DOM.

  • With regards to third-party libraries, Solid does not have a lot yet, but it does have first-party libraries. Its first-party libraries are the equivalent of other popular libraries in other JavaScript libraries, such as Solid App Router for routing, Solid Testing Library for writing component tests, and Solid Transition Group for animations.

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