A comprehensive comparison of 12 frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, Lit, Marko, jQuery, Alpine, Solid, Astro, Van.js, and Qwik) based on building identical apps in each. The author evaluates developer experience, performance benchmarks, pros/cons, and ideal use cases for each framework. Includes real production projects built with each framework and links to a benchmark repository with quantitative performance data. The comparison covers everything from enterprise-ready options like Angular to minimal libraries like Van.js, helping developers choose the right tool based on project requirements.