Our Mission
React was created to help developers build complex user interfaces with simplicity and confidence. Our mission is to provide a powerful yet accessible tool that empowers developers to create fast, maintainable applications.
Since its release in 2013, React has become one of the most widely adopted JavaScript libraries in the world. Its component-based architecture and virtual DOM make it easier to reason about UI development while maintaining high performance.
Why React?
Declarative
Create user interfaces by describing what the UI should look like for each state. React makes it easy to create dynamic UIs with simple components.
Component-Based
Build complex UIs from small, reusable components. Each component manages its own state and can be combined to create complex interfaces.
High Performance
React's virtual DOM ensures updates are fast and efficient. It only re-renders components that have changed, leading to better performance.
A Brief History
2013
React was open-sourced by Facebook to help developers build complex user interfaces. The first version introduced JSX and a new way to build UI components.
2015
React 15.0 introduced a new reconciler, React 16.0 added support for Fragments and improved error handling. This was a pivotal year for React's performance.
2018
React 16.3 introduced Context API and Portals. These features made global state management and component interaction easier for large applications.
2020
React 17 introduced concurrent rendering, and hooks made state management easier for functional components without classes.
2023
React 18 introduced server components, client components, and streaming SSR, enabling more performant, scalable applications.
Community & Ecosystem
React's success is driven by a vibrant global community of developers, maintainers, and organizations. From open-source libraries authors to framework maintainers, the ecosystem continues to grow with innovative tools like Next.js, Gatsby, and Vite.