If you were forced (or paid) to build a js frontend for Magento 2... would you still use Ember?

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The discussion revolves around whether to use Ember or another JavaScript framework for a Magento 2 frontend, specifically considering React as an alternative. moens asks the community for their opinions, referencing articles about Ember’s benefits and community. sam responds by stating they would quit if forced to work with PHP, and while they personally find React easier to understand than Ember, both frameworks have cross-pollination and performance complexities. However, sam believes the discussion is off-topic and considers closing it to avoid unnecessary arguments.

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I have read this fine post by eviltrout, which is interesting, but maybe not comprehensive.

I also read “I love the community” bit by Grant Norwood

So, if you had to do it again… or, if you had to do it with PHP, would you choose a different framework?

Honestly we are only looking at React and Ember (but please, comment on any that you like). Especially considering Ember because of the amazing work you all have done with it, and your dedication to it.

Your answer doesn’t have to be deep… just a small bullet list or a one-liner by you js devs would be great. Thanks!

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To put it bluntly, if I “had to do it with PHP”, I would quit.

Personally, I find it easier to grok React than Ember, but there is tons of cross pollination going on between frameworks (glimmer is inspired by React) and when perf is super critical stuff gets very tricky in both frameworks.

That said, I am not sure this discussion really belongs here.

Going to close it cause I can see only lots of arguments which have little to do with Discourse as the outcome of this.