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Advantages of jQuery over JavaScript

Both JavaScript and jQuery are client-side scripting libraries used for tasks like validation, creating visually appealing elements like sophisticated navigation menus, etc. Since the purpose of both technologies (jQuery and JavaScript) is the same, the choice to use a particular technology rests with the programmer. In recent years, jQuery is rapidly gaining popularity over JavaScript (JavaScript has been around for many more years than JQuery). Let’s take a look at the possible advantages that jQuery has over JavaScript.

1.jQuery is well compiled and organized

jQuery has a strong community that does a good job of checking and listing modules on the official portal. Consider, for example, that a developer wants to use ‘Date Picker’ (The Date Picker element is used to select a date from a pop-up calendar. Once selected, the date value will be populated in a contiguous text box. This saves writing time for end users). If the programmer has chosen JQuery, they will quickly download the plugin from the official website. On the other hand, if the same programmer has chosen JavaScript, they will google open source JavaScript for the “Date Picker” element. There would be dozens or hundreds of results from which you would have to choose one. Most likely, the code you would be using had not been verified. So it becomes clear that jQuery is well organized and compiled. Consistent solutions are possible with jQuery that may not be possible with JavaScript most of the time.

2.jQuery requires the least testing effort

Before being available to programmers, jQuery components are tested in all popular browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, etc. Therefore, programmers do not need to test a component in all browsers. Programmers enjoy the pleasure of testing in any of the browsers. However, with JavaScript, there is no guarantee that the component will look and behave the same in all browsers. Therefore, developers using JavaScript must do extensive testing in all browsers. Testing can be a tedious effort when the number of JavaScript components used is high.

3.jQuery requires less debugging effort

JQuery functions are modular and highly readable. They are more concise than JavaScript. Being modular and concise, debugging jQuery code is much easier than JavaScript.

4.jQuery is constantly updated

The jQuery libraries are constantly being updated. Whenever web technologies and browsers evolve, there have always been compatibility issues with JavaScript libraries. But this is not the case with JQuery. The jQuery libraries are constantly being updated to accommodate new changes in web technologies that interact with client-side scripts.