| Feature |
jQuery |
React |
| Type |
JavaScript library for DOM manipulation |
JavaScript library for UI development |
| Purpose |
Works with the DOM directly |
Uses Virtual DOM for efficiency |
| Performance |
Slower for large applications |
Faster due to Virtual DOM |
| Architecture |
Procedural, imperative approach |
Component-based, declarative |
| State Management |
No built-in state management |
Uses useState and global state tools |
| Reusability |
No reusable components |
Component-based architecture |
| Learning Curve |
Easier, especially for beginners |
Steeper, but powerful for large apps |
| Popularity |
Used in old projects & simple tasks |
Industry standard for modern web apps |