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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

680: Getting jQuery’d × Honourable Deaths of libraries We Don’t Use Anymore

Oct 16, 2023
32:16
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In this episode, Scott and Wes discuss the libraries that are no longer needed due to built-in browser features. They talk about the history and advantages of using jQuery, the challenges of migrating away from it, and creating jQuery plugins. They also explore the transition from Underscore to vanilla JavaScript, the trend of creating additional grid systems, and the evolution of web sockets with a focus on socket.io.
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Quick takeaways

  • Built-in browser features like getElementById, getElementsByClassName, and querySelector have made selecting DOM elements more elegant and efficient, reducing the need for jQuery.
  • The introduction of the fetch API and evolving web standards have made frameworks like Express less essential, with Next.js and Svelte Kit gaining popularity for server functionality.

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Eliminating the Need for jQuery

In the past, people heavily relied on jQuery for browser compatibility and ease of use in selecting DOM elements. However, with the introduction of built-in browser features such as getElementById, getElementsByClassName, and getElementsByTagName, the need for jQuery has diminished. The addition of browser standards, like querySelector and querySelectorAll, has made selecting DOM elements more elegant and efficient. Additionally, modern browsers now have built-in support for event listeners, event delegation, and animations, reducing the reliance on jQuery for these functionalities.

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