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by enraged_camel 3260 days 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.
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It depends on how many software patents the company owns. In most cases it's 0
It could also matter if you're in violation of a patent held by Facebook or any of its subsidiaries.
Microsoft has no problem using React -- what are the ramifications?
Microsoft, 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.

Doesn't Netflix as well?
Yep, 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.
If you're MS, there are no ramifications.