Vue or React: What I Reach For and Why

I've shipped production apps in both Vue and React. The 'which is better' debate misses the point — they're solving the same problem with different ergonomics.

When I reach for Vue

Smaller teams, faster onboarding, or when the template-first model fits the team's mental model. Vue's single-file components and reactivity are hard to beat for velocity on a focused product.

When I reach for React

Large apps, deep component ecosystems, and anything where I want the broadest hiring pool and library support. The React ecosystem — including tools like React Three Fiber — is unmatched in breadth.

The real answer

Pick the one your team will maintain well. Tooling maturity and team familiarity beat framework benchmarks every time.