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This. Everything this. Find the pain points with JavaScript, then make your life easier with jQuery.

• PommeDeTerre 14y ago
  Just about everything is a pain point when using JavaScript or when dealing with the DOM. So it's understandable, although maybe not a good idea, why so many people don't separate JavaScript and libraries like jQuery, MooToo, or YUI. Such a combination is essentially needed merely to bring JavaScript up to a minimal level of usability. We generally don't find this to be the case with other, more sensible languages, which is why it seems so odd. C, C++, Java, C# and Python implementations come with a sensible language and a rich standard library. Developers using them don't need to bring their own standard library just to get a basic level of functionality.
  • masklinn 14y ago
    > C++ [...] implementations come with a sensible language and a rich standard library. You shouldn't make your trolling so obvious, man.
    • jeswin 14y ago
      After reading parent, I've decided to use Java for all DOM manipulation.
• UweSchmidt 14y ago
  I'd say: start with learning jQuery and check out the equivalent Javascript code for reference and amusement.