What is the benefit of the lightning component framework in Salesforce?

Benefits of using the lightning component framework:

• Rich component ecosystem and faster development
• Performance: The client calls the server only when absolutely necessary and the server only sends data that is needed by the user to maximize efficiency. The framework uses JSON to exchange data between the server and the client.
• Event-driven architecture: It uses event-driven architecture for better decoupling between components.
• Compatible with all Devices and Browsers: This framework supports the latest browser technologies which will make your app and pages compatible with all browsers.