Pros of ui-sortable

• Built on top of jQuery UI sortable, providing a more robust and feature-rich sorting experience
• Supports nested lists and complex sorting scenarios out of the box
• Integrates well with other Angular UI components

Cons of ui-sortable

• Requires jQuery and jQuery UI as dependencies, which may increase the overall bundle size
• Learning curve might be steeper due to the extensive options inherited from jQuery UI sortable
• May have performance issues with large lists or complex DOM structures

Code Comparison

angular-dragdrop:

<ul ng-model="list">
  <li ng-repeat="item in list" drag="item" drop="onDrop($data, $event)">
    {{item}}
  </li>
</ul>

ui-sortable:

<ul ui-sortable ng-model="list">
  <li ng-repeat="item in list">{{item}}</li>
</ul>

Summary

While angular-dragdrop provides a simpler API for basic drag and drop functionality, ui-sortable offers more advanced sorting capabilities at the cost of additional dependencies. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project, such as the complexity of sorting needed and the acceptable trade-offs in terms of bundle size and performance.

Pros of angular-drag-and-drop-lists

• More actively maintained with recent updates
• Supports nested lists and complex drag-and-drop scenarios
• Better documentation and examples

Cons of angular-drag-and-drop-lists

• Slightly more complex setup for basic use cases
• May have a steeper learning curve for beginners

Code Comparison

angular-drag-and-drop-lists:

<ul dnd-list="list">
    <li ng-repeat="item in list"
        dnd-draggable="item"
        dnd-moved="list.splice($index, 1)"
        dnd-effect-allowed="move">
        {{item.label}}
    </li>
</ul>

angular-dragdrop:

<ul>
    <li ng-repeat="item in list" ui-draggable="true" drag="item">
        {{item.label}}
    </li>
</ul>
<div ui-droppable="true" drop="handleDrop($data)"></div>

The angular-drag-and-drop-lists library provides more built-in functionality for list management, while angular-dragdrop requires more manual handling of drag and drop events. The former is better suited for complex scenarios, while the latter might be simpler for basic use cases.

Pros of Dragula

• Framework-agnostic, works with any JavaScript project
• Lightweight and minimalistic, with a smaller footprint
• Extensive documentation and examples

Cons of Dragula

• Less Angular-specific features and integration
• May require more setup for complex Angular applications

Code Comparison

angular-dragdrop:

<div ng-model="list" jqyoui-droppable="{multiple:true}">
  <div ng-repeat="item in list" ng-model="item" jqyoui-draggable="{index: {{$index}}}">
    {{item.name}}
  </div>
</div>

Dragula:

var drake = dragula([document.querySelector('#left'), document.querySelector('#right')]);
drake.on('drop', function (el, target, source, sibling) {
  // Handle drop event
});

Summary

angular-dragdrop is specifically designed for AngularJS applications, offering tight integration with Angular's data binding and directives. It provides a more declarative approach to implementing drag and drop functionality.

Dragula, on the other hand, is a more versatile solution that can be used with any JavaScript project. It offers a simpler API and lighter footprint, but may require additional setup for complex Angular applications. Dragula's documentation and examples are more comprehensive, making it easier for developers to get started and troubleshoot issues.

Pros of Sortable

• Framework-agnostic, works with any JavaScript project
• More extensive features, including multi-list sorting and nested lists
• Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons of Sortable

• Steeper learning curve due to more complex API
• Larger file size, which may impact performance for simpler use cases

Code Comparison

angular-dragdrop:

$scope.dragOptions = {
  start: function(e, ui) { ... },
  stop: function(e, ui) { ... }
};

Sortable:

new Sortable(el, {
  animation: 150,
  ghostClass: 'blue-background-class',
  onStart: function (evt) { ... },
  onEnd: function (evt) { ... }
});

Summary

Sortable offers a more comprehensive solution for drag-and-drop functionality, supporting various frameworks and providing advanced features. It's actively maintained and has a larger community. However, it may be overkill for simple use cases and has a steeper learning curve.

angular-dragdrop is specifically designed for AngularJS applications, making it easier to integrate with Angular projects. It has a simpler API but lacks some advanced features and is less actively maintained.

Choose Sortable for complex, framework-agnostic projects, and angular-dragdrop for simpler AngularJS-specific implementations.

Pros of react-beautiful-dnd

• More comprehensive and feature-rich, offering advanced drag and drop capabilities
• Better performance and smoother animations, especially for larger lists
• Extensive documentation and community support

Cons of react-beautiful-dnd

• Specific to React, limiting its use in other frameworks
• Steeper learning curve due to its more complex API
• Larger bundle size, which may impact load times for smaller projects

Code Comparison

react-beautiful-dnd:

import { DragDropContext, Droppable, Draggable } from 'react-beautiful-dnd';

<DragDropContext onDragEnd={this.onDragEnd}>
  <Droppable droppableId="list">
    {(provided) => (
      <div {...provided.droppableProps} ref={provided.innerRef}>
        {/* Draggable items */}
      </div>
    )}
  </Droppable>
</DragDropContext>

angular-dragdrop:

<ul ui-sortable="sortableOptions" ng-model="items">
  <li ng-repeat="item in items" ui-draggable="true">
    {{item.name}}
  </li>
</ul>

The react-beautiful-dnd library offers a more declarative approach with specific components for different drag and drop elements, while angular-dragdrop uses directives to enable drag and drop functionality on existing elements.