historyReact Library Vs Framework TutorialBy Saket Bhatnagar•November 18, 2025•Beginner to IntermediateTable of Contentslibrary vs frameworklibrary vs framework1React is a Library, not a Framework.2Library gives you tools — you write the flow.3Framework controls the flow — you follow its rules.4In a Library, you call the code (React lets you choose routing, state, etc).5In a Framework, the code calls you (like Angular — everything is built-in).6Library = more freedom, more setup. Framework = less freedom, more structure.
library vs framework1React is a Library, not a Framework.2Library gives you tools — you write the flow.3Framework controls the flow — you follow its rules.4In a Library, you call the code (React lets you choose routing, state, etc).5In a Framework, the code calls you (like Angular — everything is built-in).6Library = more freedom, more setup. Framework = less freedom, more structure.