Introduction to jQuery

Goal

  • âš¡ Learn what is jQuery

What is jQuery?

From wikipedia...

jQuery's syntax is designed to make it easier to navigate a document, select DOM elements, create animations, handle events, and develop Ajax applications.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JQuery

The merit of jQuery

Let's check the below link.

http://youmightnotneedjquery.com/

This is a document aimed to show how to replace jQuery with pure javascript,

But it also suggests the merit of jQuery.

you-might-not-need-jquery

Did you find the merit of jQuery ?

By using jQuery you write less code compared to pure JavaScript

Check jQuery logo ...

"write less, do more" https://jquery.com/

Refs

https://arp242.net/jquery.html