Explore Frameworks With Confidence
Frame101 is your guide to understanding modern front-end and back-end frameworks. Our goal is to help learners at all levels grasp the concepts, strengths, and use cases of popular technologies. No sign-ups. No pricing. Just clear, structured content.
- Component-based architecture
- JSX syntax and virtual DOM
- Hooks for state and side effects
- Rich ecosystem (React Router, Redux, etc.)
- Large community and job market
- Easy to learn and get started
- Declarative templates
- Composition & Options APIs
- Built-in transitions and reactivity
- Great for beginners and small-to-medium projects
- File-based routing
- Static and dynamic rendering
- Built-in SEO and metadata support
- API routes and server-side logic
- Optimized for performance with Vercel
Framework Comparison Table
| Feature | React | Vue | Next.js | Express.js | Node.js |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Components | JSX + functional/class components | Single File Components (.vue) | Built on React with custom _app and pages | Not component-based | Not component-based |
| Router | React Router | Vue Router | File-based routing built-in | Express Router | Requires 3rd-party lib like Express |
| State Management | useState, useReducer, external (Redux, Zustand) | Reactive refs, Vuex or Pinia | Same as React | Managed manually or via DB | Depends on framework used |
| Hooks | Built-in (useEffect, useMemo, etc.) | Composition API + lifecycle hooks | Same as React | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Reactivity | Virtual DOM + diffing | Reactivity system + Virtual DOM | Inherits from React | Event-driven, but no reactivity | Non-blocking I/O, no UI reactivity |
Ready to explore further? Build a basic CRUD application using your preferred framework to gain practical experience and better understand its strengths, limitations, and developer ergonomics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frontend development involves everything users see and interact with in a browser—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue. Backend development manages server-side logic, APIs, authentication, and databases using technologies such as Node.js, Express, or Python.
React is a strong first choice due to its demand in the job market and component-based design. Vue is also a great option—especially for beginners—because of its simplicity and rapid learning curve. Frame101 helps you explore both.
Express is a minimalist web framework for Node.js. It streamlines the process of building APIs, handling routes, and integrating middleware. It's ideal for scalable backend apps and RESTful services.
If you're aiming to become a full-stack developer, yes. But it's fine to start with one. Frontend suits those who enjoy UI/UX, while backend fits problem-solvers who enjoy logic, data, and infrastructure.
Typically through HTTP requests and APIs. Frontend apps make API calls to the backend, which processes the request and returns data—usually in JSON format. REST and GraphQL are common methods.
Next.js builds on React by adding features like file-based routing, server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and backend API routes—all in one framework. It’s ideal for modern full-stack apps.
MongoDB is beginner-friendly and pairs well with JavaScript and Node.js. It uses a flexible, JSON-like format that's easy to learn. For relational data, PostgreSQL is another great option.