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Handlebars vs EJS

Developers should learn Handlebars when building dynamic web applications that require reusable HTML templates, such as in single-page applications (SPAs) or server-side rendering with Node meets developers should learn ejs when building server-rendered web applications with node. Here's our take.

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Handlebars

Developers should learn Handlebars when building dynamic web applications that require reusable HTML templates, such as in single-page applications (SPAs) or server-side rendering with Node

Handlebars

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Developers should learn Handlebars when building dynamic web applications that require reusable HTML templates, such as in single-page applications (SPAs) or server-side rendering with Node

Pros

  • +js
  • +Related to: javascript, ember-js

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

EJS

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

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Handlebars is a library while EJS is a template engine. We picked Handlebars based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

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The Bottom Line
Handlebars wins

Based on overall popularity. Handlebars is more widely used, but EJS excels in its own space.

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