My vote out if the big three is Vue, but V2.6 rather than the new V3 composition API. The first benefit is it's progressive nature: you can call it from a CDN and don't need a build script if you keep all of the code in a single file. I think putting JavaScript code constructs (if, for) and event handlers into the HTML is more intuitive than injecting html into JavaScript functions as you do in React. The only thing that gets complicated in Vue as a beginner is passing data and events up and down the component tree and you will soon find yourself reaching for vuex or the event-bus pattern. I have not tried svelte.

React is my framework of choice, but not really because it is easier then any other frameworks. Every framework will take time to learn. I really like the learning to walk analogy :) Learn to walk js first, and then learn to walk in any framework. The second language/framework you learn is always easier then the first one.

(Also RFTM helped me during the first weeks of my job. I really hate reading documentation, but if you pay attention and really try to understand the framework it helps imo)

If i had to create a starting path for myself all over again, i would start with learning java(script) (then html and css) and progress with jquery -> nodejs and then react/vue/angular/etc.

tldr: learn programming concepts first, choose the next step to your interests; it is a grind, but it will pay off; also react > anything ;)

Give Svelte a try and you will be amazed by its simplicity. But still, I agree to @sphrases , it is always best to learn to walk before running. I have great respect to those who could apply code design and do the tough things without relying on frameworks, it just proves how shaped their mindset is.

I chose React because at the time it had become the most popular javascript framework and people were starting to move away from using Angular. Back then Vue was only just starting to gain popularity but only in start ups. Now it's different and React and Vue have a lot more job opportunities. But here in the western part of the world React still has significantly more jobs compared to Vue. Plus React Native is very popular for making cross platform apps so at least for now it just makes sense to be a React Developer.

React is harder to learn especially when you want to do simple things. React is less opinionated and does not provide patterns to accomplish things as much as VUE does.
I'm not saying one or the other is better. It depends what you want/need.

VUE 2.x can be easily integrated into the page by writing the vue code directly inside the document but this is not the recommended way.

Creating components with .vue files is easier than in react. The structure of .vue files clearly separates js from template and css, you can do more with less code, the code you write often has less JS more VUE API (what validates your point of being able to do more in vue with lesser JS knowlege).
One could say "VUE gives you a path in REACT you make your own".

I would say VUE is more fun to write than REACT so whenever appropriate I prefer it. And i think it is more than enough for most of things one usually needs.

Having said that the comment from simpleAdam stating that it is more valuable professionaly has a point.
REACT is supported by Facebook and while there is a lot of things out there in VUE ecosystem still REACT has it better.

For example I don't think you can find something like draft.js in VUE draftjs.org/docs/getting-started

"Professional value" may depend on your location (if one defines it as employment opportunities).
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