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React on the server is not PHP
Is server-side JavaScript just PHP all over again? Not so fast! Dive into the evolution of web development from PHP to modern full-stack JavaScript frameworks. Discover why this isn't a step backward but a leap forward in building powerful, efficient web applications.
For starters, creating your UI on the server and then editing it at runtime with JavaScript was like trying to pat your head and rub your belly simultaneously – possible, but not exactly graceful. But here's the difference: we've developed solid principles for building UIs, and now we have a unified language and toolkit to create great user experiences, utilizing both what the server is good at and what the browser excels at. So, if you've been feeling pigeonholed as a "frontend" or "backend" dev, now's your chance to break free and embrace the full spectrum of web development!
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