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There’s really no reason to use jQuery at this point. It made sense when the native APIs were lacking and inconsistent between browsers. That’s not the case any
by s__s 3y ago
There’s really no reason to use jQuery at this point. It made sense when the native APIs were lacking and inconsistent between browsers. That’s not the case anymore. Just use vanilla JavaScript.
- JeremyNT 3y agoThe big reason to use it now is that there are useful libraries built of top of it, and you already know it. The value proposition has changed though and there isn't a compelling reason to start using jQuery now, but if you are somebody who just stuck with it this entire time it still works and you are still as productive as you ever were. And as a bonus you didn't waste any time chasing failed fads along the way...