create-react-app: Detailed Overview & Metrics
Create React App is a popular tool that allows developers to quickly set up a new React project with zero configuration. It provides a pre-configured build setup with webpack and Babel, along with a development server for hot reloading. Create React App simplifies the process of starting a new React project by handling all the complex build configurations behind the scenes.
Compared to manual setup or other boilerplate projects, Create React App offers a streamlined and efficient way to kickstart React development. It is actively maintained by the React community and receives regular updates to keep up with the latest best practices and tooling.
Alternatives:
vite+
next+
parcel+
webpack+
snowpack+
esbuild+
nwb+
react-scripts+
rollup+
gulp+
Tags: reactjavascripttoolingwebpackbabel