Hey everyone,
Since angular 2.0 is moving into a weird direction i.e use of a totally different language called AtScript.What are other alternative that a developer should invest their resources and time in?
Thanks
Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
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Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#2meteor and espresso.js are nice. react is cool.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#3I am using Backbone.Marionette. I like it because it is simple. Marionette helps you to write consistent codes and avoid javascript chaos even when your project gets bigger. You probably have to write more codes than Angular to archive the same thing, but the effort will pay when your project becomes big because you know what you are doing. No magic exist.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#4We've decided to go with React + Flux. Using Flux and CommonJS (since react plays well with it) allowed us to split all our code into small npm modules that do one and only one thing. Never had easier time managing client-side app code and a bunch of collaborating developers.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#5You might check the comments at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8679245 for alternatives (React, for example, seems to be gaining mindshare), but this may also be a good time to reflect on the broader implications (as many are doing there as well).
Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#6Not using client-side scripting
Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#7Note that the weird direction is not final yet - Angular 2.0 is still a ways off, you don't actually have to use AtScript to build your applications (ES6, ES6 + Traceur annotations, CoffeeScript, Dart, AtScript should all work), and the funky HTML attribute syntax is still under debate because most browsers don't actually support .setAttribute() with bracketed attribute names.
Besides, 1.x works and will keep functioning fine for years to come. You won't be required to update or change your tech stack if 2.0 is ever released.
I'd defer looking around until 2.0 is actually released, 1.x will do until then.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#8EmberJS is a great alternative. It's a bit more involved and all-or-nothing, but you gain so much in return.
Mainly:
* Consistant project structure. * Great toolchain. * Ember-Data
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Re: Ask HN: What is the best alternative to Angular JavaScript framework?
#9You might check the comments at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8679245 for alternatives (React, for example, seems to be gaining mindshare), but this may also be a good time to reflect on the broader implications (as many are doing there as well).
Do note that React is just a view library; you'll need something like Flux or your own framework or library of choice to actually make an application with it.