Ask HN: What front-end JavaScript library

Hi,

I am a bit confused by the sheer number of front-end JS library existing and claiming to be the best ones. Anyone got some metrics showing a good comparison (extensive one, possibly with benchmarks) with clear argumentation? I know the standard answer is: "use what you are comfortable to use", but I am just starting with front-end development, so I don't have any prejudice for or against any specific framework/lib. I am quite appealed by something rather small in size, that would allow me to query an api easily and would take off the hassle of dealing directly with DOM.

Thanks.