Popularity
JavaScript continues streak as its eleventh years in dominating in the row as the most commonly-used programming language since it boast of solid features and the availability of numerous libraries and tools for application, especially with the specific framework, React. The graph below shows that there is 63.61% from 87,585 respondents have responded that JavaScript is the most commonly-used programming language (Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023. (n.d.). Stack Overflow.)
React.js has boasting over 20 million downloads per week as of September 2024, far surpassing Vue.js (4.3 million) and Angular (2.7 million). (React Development Statistics & Market Analysis | Complete Guide, n.d.) Its popularity is further supported by the 2023 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, where 40.58% from 71,802 developers reported using React for web applications. The graph below shows the constant demand and affection of developers towards React and its adaptability across the segments of the developer market (Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023. (n.d.). Stack Overflow.)
With more than 60,000 global job openings requiring React expertise across industries like IT, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce (Roberto Hernandez,9 December 2023). It is evident that React is not just a trend but a cornerstone of modern web development, valued for its robust features, adaptability, and widespread industry demand.