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Angular has a bit of a mixed reputation in the developer community. You’ll often hear that it’s complex, less popular than competitors like React or Vue.js, and that learning Angular isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But maybe that’s where its strength lies—and your opportunity.

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The data speaks for itself: developer sentiment and preferences

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According to the State of JavaScript 2024 survey (State of JavaScript 2024: Libraries) Angular ranks lower in popularity among developers compared to React and Vue. The numbers paint a clear picture.

Among Angular users, 16% express a negative sentiment, while the rest are split between neutral and positive.

Among developers who don't use Angular, only 5% have a positive opinion, 21% remain neutral, and 23% view it negatively.

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For comparison: Other frameworks see a 10-percentage-point lower negativity rate among non-users. Angular, in contrast, carries the image of an "unpopular tool"—whether rightly so or just due to outdated perceptions.

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Less interest in learning = Less competition

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The job market tells a more nuanced story. According to No Fluff Jobs, in Central Europe in February this year there were:

▶️ Vue.js – 311 job listings

▶️ Angular – 641 job listings

▶️ React – 1 152 job listings

And let’s look at it from another angle.

In the article Angular Is Your Best Shot To Land A Frontend Job - DEV Community you’ll find a comparison of job market demand and learning trends that paints Angular in a surprisingly favorable light. As of March 2025, there were over 19,000 job postings for Angular developers on LinkedIn in the U.S. alone. Yet only 7% of developers are interested in learning Angular, compared to 36% who want to learn React.

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In other words—demand is there, but developers who truly master Angular are few and far between. What does that mean for you? A better shot at landing a job—and a potentially higher market value.

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Complex? Not nearly as much as people say

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Angular used to have a reputation for being hard to learn. Developers talked about steep learning curves, complicated modules, and a generally bulky structure. But with the introduction of standalone components in Angular 14, things have become much more developer-friendly. While modules still exist for backward compatibility, building without them is now far simpler.

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Why Angular deserves your attention

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Angular offers a number of advantages worth considering—not only from a career perspective, but also when building modern, complex applications.

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Strong backing from Google

Angular was created and is actively maintained by Google. It powers tools like Google Analytics and hundreds of internal systems. That means long-term support and stability are virtually guaranteed.

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Complete development toolkit

Routing, forms, HTTP client, dependency injection—all included out of the box. No need to piece together third-party libraries.

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Backward compatibility and a clear roadmap

New versions are released every six months, and the upgrade process is well-documented and predictable.

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Built on TypeScript

Angular uses TypeScript by default, which improves code clarity, safety, and maintainability.

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RxJS as a built-in feature

A powerful library for handling asynchronous data—fully integrated into Angular from the start.

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Lazy loading, server-side rendering, forms, guards, signals, and more

These features make Angular a robust and scalable choice for modern web applications.

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Specializing in Angular could be your competitive edge

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While most developers flock to React, Vue.js, or Svelte, you have the option to take a different path. Angular may not win any popularity contests—but in the real world, it’s widely used, and skilled developers are in short supply.

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If you’re looking for a way to stand out and increase your value to employers, learning Angular could be a smart and strategic move.

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