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Reasons for Using JQuery against other libraries

 
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Hi


I'm sure there are some good reasons to prefer JQuery from others... like maybe prototype.
 
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This topic contains an overview of jQuery that I think at least starts to answer the question.

I like jQuery for a number of reasons:
  • Powerful
  • Extensible
  • Non-invasive
  • Non-exclusive
  • Vast number of community-supported plugins
  • Doesn't try to make JavaScript something that it is not
  • Easy to get started
  • Leverages CSS syntax


  • [ January 15, 2008: Message edited by: Bear Bibeault ]
     
    Sergio Ramírez
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    Thanks Bear!

    Now i'm really going to check it out more deeply.
     
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    Not to mention its no-conflict function that lets it play nice with all the other libs. Something all the other libs don't have. Just makes it more flexible
     
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    Originally posted by Bryce Martin:
    Not to mention its no-conflict function that lets it play nice with all the other libs.


    That's what I meant by "non-exclusive". It doesn't try to shove everyone else out of the pool.
     
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    Hello,

    I've just a 2-week experience on jQuery. Please allow me to comment that jQuery's biggest strength is simplicity. It's really easy to develop using features like selectors and chaining; more productive also.
     
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