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