I agree with what you are saying but you can't compare jQuery and React - they are very different tools. If something works for you and makes life easier then

I agree with what you are saying but you can't compare jQuery and React - they are very different tools. If something works for you and makes life easier then you should use it. There is no right answer. You just need to be honest with yourself when planning things out - am I using this technology because it's new and shiny or because it is the right tool for the job right now.