Jan 6, 2025

Angular Updates

Angular 24 is in development, with 24 JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs) planned1.

The new Angular documentation site was completed in Q2 2024, offering updated guidance and tutorials1.

Angular's image directive now includes a fill mode feature for better container fitting1.

Improved stack traces have been implemented, providing more readable error messages1.

The Angular team is working on making NgModules optional to simplify the framework's mental model

React UI Libraries

Material UI has introduced AI-assisted theming and component customization2.

Chakra UI has launched Chakra UI Pro, offering more composable and accessible components2.

React libraries are focusing on improved accessibility, with built-in ARIA support and keyboard navigation

January 1, 2025:

Angular Updates:

Angular v19 Release: The Angular team has announced the upcoming release of Angular v19, scheduled for November 19, 2024. This version introduces several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing developer experience and application performance.
Stable Signal API: Angular v19 includes a stable Signal API, enabling more efficient state management and reactivity within applications. This addition simplifies the handling of state changes and improves the responsiveness of Angular applications.
Incremental Hydration: The new version also introduces incremental hydration, allowing for more efficient rendering of server-side rendered applications. This feature enhances performance by progressively hydrating parts of the application as needed.

React Updates:

React 19 Release: React 19, released on December 5, 2024, brings significant enhancements to the framework. Notable features include:
- Server Components and Server Actions: These additions allow developers to build more efficient and scalable applications by enabling server-side rendering and actions.
- Improved Hydration Diffs: React 19 introduces improved hydration diffs, optimizing the process of updating the user interface after server-side rendering.
- Enhanced Context API: The Context API has been improved to provide a more robust and flexible way to manage state across the component tree.
- Support for Custom Elements: React 19 adds support for custom elements, enabling developers to create reusable components that can be used across different frameworks.
Authentication Support for React Router: Clerk has announced beta support for React Router, including pre-built UI components and server utilities. This integration simplifies the implementation of authentication in React applications.

Future Trends

AI-assisted development is becoming prominent in React UI libraries, offering features like responsive design suggestions2.

There's a growing emphasis on visual editing tools and real-time collaboration for team-based development2.

React 19 (Beta) was released in April 2024, introducing new features like Actions for data mutations and state updates6.

WebAssembly integration is expected to enhance React's performance for faster computations6. React Fabric and React Fusion projects aim to improve React Native's architecture and unify development across platforms

Angular Version Support Timeline

Version	Release Date	Active Support Until	LTS Ends
Angular 14	June 2, 2022	December 2023	May 2024
Angular 15	November 16, 2022	May 2024	November 2024
Angular 16	May 3, 2023	November 2024	May 2025
Angular 17	November 1, 2023	May 2025	November 2025

Notes:

Active Support: Angular versions receive critical updates, including new features, bug fixes, and security patches during this period.
LTS (Long-Term Support): After Active Support ends, versions enter LTS, where only critical bug fixes and security patches are provided until the EOL date.

React does not have a formalized LTS (Long-Term Support) or EOL (End of Life) policy, as it maintains support based on community needs and the adoption of newer versions. However, React ensures backward compatibility and encourages upgrading to newer versions for accessing the latest features and security updates.

Below is a Markdown table summarizing the general timeline for React versions based on major releases and deprecations:

React Version Support Timeline

Version	Release Date	Active Support Until	Notes
React 16	September 2017	October 2020	Deprecated with React 17 release
React 17	October 2020	September 2022	Support continues for stability
React 18	March 2022	Active	Current stable version
React 19	Expected 2024	Active	Future release (TBD)

Key Points:

Active Support: React versions generally remain supported until a major new release is stable and widely adopted.
Backward Compatibility: React prioritizes backward compatibility, so updates are usually incremental.
Deprecation Warnings: Features scheduled for removal are typically announced and deprecated in advance.