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Why would I used them over something like a Vue component?

They are framework-agnostic, meaning you're not locked into Vue, React, Angular, or any specific framework. They work natively in the browser, which makes them reusable everywhere, now and in the future.

> They are framework-agnostic

This is a selling point only if your job is producing component libraries. Otherwise, if you're an application developer, you'll be using a framework anyway.

Not entirely true. Making UI parts of your app using web components can future proof and prevent getting stuck on a framework.

Vue is great but it's a personal preference and interpretation for you.

It's not about better or worse for you, maybe for the average person.

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