EJS vs Pug

Developers should learn EJS when building server-rendered web applications with Node meets developers should learn pug when building node. Here's our take.

EJS

Nice Pick

Developers should learn EJS when building server-rendered web applications with Node

Pros

• js, as it provides an easy way to create dynamic HTML content without complex syntax
• Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Pug

Developers should learn Pug when building Node

Pros

• js-based web applications, especially with frameworks like Express
• Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use EJS if: You want js, as it provides an easy way to create dynamic html content without complex syntax and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Pug if: You prioritize js-based web applications, especially with frameworks like express over what EJS offers.

The Bottom Line

EJS wins

Developers should learn EJS when building server-rendered web applications with Node