What is the difference between Angular and React?

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Two of the largest frontend technologies. The choice often comes down to framework vs library and team preference. Angular — full framework by Google. Includes router, forms, HTTP, DI, RxJS, animations. TypeScript by default. Decorators + classes. Opinionated. React — UI library by Meta. Bring your own router (React Router), state (Redux/Zustand), forms (Hook Form). JSX. Functional components + hooks. Learning curve — Angular requires learning DI, RxJS, modules, decorators upfront; React's surface is smaller. Architecture — Angular forces consistency; React leaves it to you. Performance — comparable; depends on usage. Bundle size — Angular larger out of the box; tree shaking helps. Job market — React dominates startups/products; Angular common in finance/enterprise/government. Frame it as **framework vs library**: Angular ships router, HTTP, forms, DI, RxJS out of the box; React is BYO. Don't bash React — say 'Angular for enterprise upgrade discipline, React for ecosystem flexibility.'