React dominates the market, Vue is an elegant alternative, Svelte is a compiler with no runtime.
React¶
- Largest ecosystem and community
- JSX — JavaScript + HTML
- Virtual DOM
- Meta (Facebook) backing
- Next.js, React Native
Vue¶
- Most approachable learning curve
- Single File Components (.vue)
- Reactive system
- Nuxt.js for SSR
- Well-structured documentation
Svelte¶
- Compiler — no runtime framework
- Smallest bundle size
- Fastest runtime performance
- Svelte stores for state
- SvelteKit for full-stack
Comparison¶
- Ecosystem: React >> Vue > Svelte
- Performance: Svelte > Vue > React
- Learning curve: Vue < Svelte < React
- Job market: React >> Vue > Svelte
React for Job Market, Vue for Elegance, Svelte for Performance¶
React is the safe choice. Vue for smaller teams. Svelte for performance-critical.
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