Why Use React 

React is a very popular tech stack due to a number of reasons. Since its inception it has been used by Facebook and is associated with other popular platforms, such as Instagram. This has greatly helped its rise to popularity.

More and more developers are finding use for React in projects they are working on, regardless of the platform they are creating.

While there are other JavaScript libraries available such as Angular and Vue, this article focuses specifically on the main reasons people give for using React specifically.

Stability

React is known for being very stable. Since it is created by Facebook, the tech giant is heavily invested in ensuring its success. This means the code library is regularly updated.

Between its large community of developers and development companies, as well as Facebook’s involvement in its upkeep, the future of this open-source library is strongly assured.

Ease of Use

React makes creating user interfaces simpler. With just a few components that extend JavaScripts functionality, developers can create outstanding UI experiences very quickly no matter what tech-stack the rest of their project or platform is built in.

What’s more, React is widely adopted by many large organisations. This means there are many mature, free to use component libraries available, which can help in creating innovative apps and interfaces with very simple processes.

Some very well known examples of these libraries are:

• Microsoft Fluent
• Google Material
• React-Bootstrap

Flexibility

React is made up of components, with each component having its own logic, design and output. This is useful because most apps and sites are a collection of components in a wrapper.

Components refer to parts of an app such as a button, form, label, text, table or even a grid.

Reusable components throughout an app drastically reduce development time. Since React components can just be pulled through to other parts of an app or website, there is no need to redevelop sections in different use cases.

Since React is not platform dependent you can use them in existing projects, regardless of what technology stacks other parts of an app or website might be built in. Whether you are developing a static website, mobile app, virtual reality experience or even a desktop application, ReactJS has the flexibility to do so.

Performance

The problem with Javascript is that although it is natively fast, updating the Document Object Model (DOM) makes it slow. For interfaces which are super slick, and well automated - this is especially an issue. The JS updating on the DOM can be a bottleneck for speed, and massively slow down interfaces.

Imagine a content management system created in Javascript for a shopping website with a thousand products. Whenever you need to make a change, such as adding a product, editing some text or moving around elements the whole DOM needs to be updated for the new version regardless of how small the update is

Unlike general JavaScript, react maintains what is known as a ‘virtual DOM’. This allows it to update only sections of an app or website where there are differences between two versions. This is the most efficient way of maintaining.

This ‘virtual DOM’ allows React apps to stay quick, with no lag between user input and the changes being reflected back to the UI.

React Native

One of the major benefits of using React is that you can also use React Native to create mobile apps for iOS or Android without needing to hire a mobile specific developer. React Native can be used to create both iOS and Android apps, making it super multifunctional. This means whether you need a Progressive Web App, Native Mobile App or Hybrid App, a React developer can help.

Using React to create mobile apps also allows you to re-use components in the same way as on web pages and desktop apps. What’s more, components can be pulled through from a main project into mobile, with little tweaking. This massively slashes the time to market of development, compared to a fully native build.

Why Hire React Developers

While competent JavaScript developers can learn to use React, it will take some time for a developer, new to the library and to become comfortable with it. When it comes to Return on Investment (ROI) there is certainly a sensible business case to hire a developer that is already familiar with React and how it can be used to build onto JavaScript.

Most JavaScript developers are not necessarily well versed on the capabilities and idiosyncrasies of React. Therefore, finding and hiring a React developer is the best way to exploit the framework's full potential. This will ensure development is fast and efficient, with a great outcome.

Since React is self-contained and can be added to projects built outside of JavaScript, having someone with the right skillset is important for making sure different components fit together well.

A fully vetted and certified React developer will provide value by leveraging the full power of the library. Highly skilled, experienced developers will be able to ensure that the build and management of your website or app runs smoothly and effectively, providing you with outstanding results at the end of your project regardless of the external integrations required.

While finding a JavaScript developer in the short term may be a little simpler, spending a bit more time finding the perfect Certified React developer makes it easy to build a long-term relationship with an expert who is able to effectively deliver an ambitious roadmap.   

That same expert will also be able to ensure that your projects are delivered on time, and at the estimated cost. With prior understanding of React and an ability to work with the library rather than just using JavaScript, they will be able to provide more accurate insight into how challenging, time consuming or costly a project will be.

Why use Deazy to hire React developers? 

Since React is such a popular tech stack, hiring React developers is not always as easy as expected. React developers are also greatly sought after by more and more employers, as increasing numbers of projects are built using the framework.

All sizes and types of web properties including progressive web apps and mobile lead businesses are looking to expand or improve their technical performances. This means the demand for developers specialised in React, who can work on projects, is higher than ever.

With a limited pool of certified developers and massive demand for the skillset, hiring high quality React certified developers is not only a time-consuming task but can also be an expensive affair. 

Deazy’s unique, limitless ecosystem of pre-vetted, nearshore React developers ensures you get access to intelligently matched, flexible talent. Whether you are looking to start a new project from scratch or to augment an existing in-house team, Deazy provides flexible access to top talent from 60+ tech-stacks, including certified React developers.

Deazy’s unique team-matching algorithm allows us to match your project or team augmentation requirements with developers who have experience in similar fields, prefer similar type engagements and enjoy working in your preferred team structure.

Deazy also screens all their teams for culture, comms, tech knowledge and certification, before adding them to Deazy’s ecosystem of available candidates. Any candidates who apply to your projects have already been approved as legitimate, and qualified. This means our team saves you time finding reliable React developers who are well suited for your project before you even have to review CVs and project briefs.