One can drive automatic (jquery - no worry of browser issues) or stick shift (native - test in all browsers of all types for everything). In most cases you pref

One can drive automatic (jquery - no worry of browser issues) or stick shift (native - test in all browsers of all types for everything). In most cases you prefer automatic but sometimes you need stick shift when you go off-roading. If others have to drive, automatic is still probably better. When on a team it is good to use a common library that is tested across all browsers and does native calls encapsulated within it. When working on an app the last thing you usually want to get caught up on is browser inconsistencies that are easily avoidable, wasting time on that when not necessarily needed for that project. Other times you might need to go off-roading. If you always offroad though because you just hate automatic, well you won't be drinking coffee or using your phone much, you'll be worrying about shifting.