I just had one of the most mind-bending experiences of my coding life. I recently traveled to the year 2033, and let me tell you, the JavaScript world is a topsy-turvy place. I wanted to share this incredible revelation I had with all of you: React, Vue, and countless other frameworks have faded into obscurity, but guess who’s still sitting on the throne? jQuery!
Yes, you read that correctly. jQuery, the tried-and-true JavaScript library from the early days, is not just alive; it’s thriving as the number one JavaScript library in 2033. It’s like the King of Pop from the '80s, forever reigning supreme.
Now, I know this might sound like a bizarre sci-fi twist, but here’s what I saw:
React’s Demise: React, the darling of web development for so long, had its moment but eventually fell by the wayside. The relentless pace of change in the tech world left it struggling to keep up. Developers were craving stability, and React’s ever-evolving ecosystem couldn’t provide it.
Vue’s Quiet Exit: Vue, with its simplicity and elegance, had its time in the sun, but it too succumbed to the ebb and flow of trends. In 2033, Vue is remembered fondly but has become a niche choice rather than a mainstream powerhouse.
The Ever-Changing Landscape: Over the years, we’ve seen a multitude of JavaScript frameworks come and go. Some were brilliant but short-lived, while others left developers scratching their heads. The tech world is a wild ride, my friends.
The Unexpected Survivor: Amid this whirlwind, jQuery not only survived but thrived. It’s like the ultimate comeback story. Developers in 2033 appreciate jQuery for its simplicity and reliability. It’s like a comforting old friend that’s always there when you need it.
So, why is jQuery still reigning supreme in 2033? It turns out that sometimes simplicity and familiarity are what developers truly crave. In a world where new frameworks pop up like mushrooms after rain, jQuery’s stability and ease of use make it the go-to choice for a wide range of projects.
I never thought I’d live to see the day when jQuery would make a comeback of epic proportions, but here we are. It’s a reminder that in the ever-evolving world of web development, sometimes the old can be gold.
What do you all think about this wild glimpse into the future? Would you ever consider going back to jQuery if it made a resurgence like this? Let’s discuss! 🕰️ #jQueryRenaissance2033
I do have fond memories of jQuery in a sense. It was a necessary evil, a much required level of abstraction over the mess of mainstream browsers and very unequal feature support at the time. But I don’t really miss it either.
If you’re abandoning Vue and React etc because jQuery is simpler, why on earth would you not abandon jQuery because browser builtins are simpler (and these days do basically everything jQuery does with virtually no added overhead)?
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I’ve worked on jQuery-only applications, and no thank you. Having to manually twiddle all that state is error prone and just plain not fun.
What about Angular?
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I do have fond memories of jQuery in a sense. It was a necessary evil, a much required level of abstraction over the mess of mainstream browsers and very unequal feature support at the time. But I don’t really miss it either.
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If you’re abandoning Vue and React etc because jQuery is simpler, why on earth would you not abandon jQuery because browser builtins are simpler (and these days do basically everything jQuery does with virtually no added overhead)?
What about htmx.org ?