JSX versus HTML
JSX is an XML-like syntax extension for JavaScript. It is a creative approach to writing HTML inside JavaScript. Technically, React allows us to use what we love: HTML tags in marking up user interfaces while it uses React.createElement()
under the hood. JSX makes component interface development hassle-free while optimizing efficiency.
HTML is the standard language for structuring the web. HTML elements power every web page you see on the internet. HTML syntax is easy to understand, and it is the language the browser understands natively.
The following table clearly states the subtle differences that exist between JSX and HTML for better understanding and usage in React applications:
HTML |
JSX |
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Native to the browser |
HTML elements are native to the browser. |
JSX is transpiled into JavaScript using... |