Vue.js 3.5: Why I Switched Back from React

🔄 The Switch

I used React for two years. Then I switched back to Vue.js 3.5. Here's why.

Note: This isn't a "React is bad" post. Both are great. This is about what works better for me.

✅ What's Better in Vue.js 3.5

1. Simpler Syntax

Vue's template syntax is more intuitive:

<template>
  <div>
    <input v-model="name" />
    <p>Hello, {{ name }}!</p>
  </div>
</template>

<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const name = ref('')
</script>

vs React:

function Component() {
  const [name, setName] = useState('')
  return (
    <div>
      <input value={name} onChange={e => setName(e.target.value)} />
      <p>Hello, {name}!</p>
    </div>
  )
}

Vue's syntax is cleaner for simple cases.

2. Better Performance

Vue 3's reactivity system is more efficient. Less re-rendering, better performance out of the box.

3. Composition API

Vue's Composition API is similar to React hooks, but more intuitive:

import { ref, computed, watch } from 'vue'

const count = ref(0)
const doubled = computed(() => count.value * 2)

watch(count, (newVal) => {
  console.log('Count changed:', newVal)
})

4. Single File Components

Everything in one file: template, script, styles. Better organization for small components.

5. Less Boilerplate

Vue requires less setup. No need for JSX, less configuration.

❌ What React Does Better

• Ecosystem: More libraries, more resources
• Jobs: More React jobs in the market
• Community: Larger community, more help
• Flexibility: More ways to do things

📊 Comparison

🎯 Why I Switched

For my projects:

• I prefer Vue's syntax
• Better performance for my use cases
• Less boilerplate
• Easier to onboard new developers

💡 Key Takeaways

• Both frameworks are excellent
• Vue is better for simpler projects
• React has a larger ecosystem
• Choose based on your needs, not hype
• You can be productive in both

I switched back to Vue because it fits my workflow better. That doesn't mean React is bad—it's just not the right tool for me right now.