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Well, there are many reasons to use React (the large ecosystem means you can find libraries and tutorials easily, for example) but yes, the license is a deal br
by enraged_camel 9y ago
Well, there are many reasons to use React (the large ecosystem means you can find libraries and tutorials easily, for example) but yes, the license is a deal breaker for many, especially larger companies with legal teams who actually understand the ramifications.
- YCode 9y agoMicrosoft has no problem using React -- what are the ramifications?
- travmatt 9y agoDoesn't Netflix as well?
- altotrees 9y agoYep, and Palantir also. I wish my company would be more open to using it, but the patent issue makes it a non-starter for us.
- xiaoma 9y agoIf you're MS, there are no ramifications.
- dfrsol 9y agoMicrosoft, Netflix, and Twitter most likely have agreements in place with Facebook regarding the use license. Source: I worked for a large company that had banned the use of React for all external facing projects, recently Facebook and their lawyers came to an agreement and now it's widely used.
- atoko 9y agoIt depends on how many software patents the company owns. In most cases it's 0
- seangrogg 9y agoIt could also matter if you're in violation of a patent held by Facebook or any of its subsidiaries.