jQuery

To use or not to use? To learn or not to learn? Let’s examine whether you should avoid jQuery altogether and explore the reasons why you should continue using it. jQuery has played a significant role in the JavaScript ecosystem, although its popularity has declined in recent years due to the emergence of modern browsers. However, many people still rely on this JavaScript library. In the early-mid 2000s, when JavaScript applications were not yet prevalent, jQuery became popular as it provided a solution to the limitations of JavaScript at the time....

The introduction of XMLHttpRequest (XHR) in browsers in the mid-2000s was a significant milestone for the Web Platform. In this article, we will explore how XHR works, its capabilities, and compare it with other popular alternatives. Introduction Back in the day, technologies like GMail and Google Maps seemed revolutionary. These applications heavily relied on XHR to deliver dynamic content. XMLHttpRequest was initially invented by Microsoft in the 1990s and became a de-facto standard as all major browsers implemented it between 2002 and 2006....