Handlebars.js vs Pug

Developers should learn Handlebars meets developers should learn pug when building node. Here's our take.

Handlebars.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Handlebars

Pros

• js when building dynamic web applications that require clean separation of logic and presentation, such as in single-page applications (SPAs) or server-side rendering with Node
• Related to: javascript, mustache-templating

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Pug

Developers should learn Pug when building Node

Pros

• js-based web applications, especially with frameworks like Express
• Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Handlebars.js is a library while Pug is a template engine. We picked Handlebars.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Handlebars.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Handlebars.js is more widely used, but Pug excels in its own space.