In the first post of this series we looked at the common misconception of jQuery being the “lightweight” JavaScript library. In this post we’ll leave the sidelines and jump right into some real-world scenarios. I want to see what makes jQuery tick by comparing it to my beloved Prototype.
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jQuery vs. Prototype – Part 1
Oct 22nd, 11
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One of the hottest JavaScript libraries on the planet is jQuery. It’s opened up a world of web developers to functionality and ease they would not otherwise know, and has done so without stepping on anyone toes. Their are hundreds of great extensions for it made by a first-rate community that’s almost always helpful and supportive. When it comes to getting a job I’d say jQuery knowledge is almost becoming requirement, if not right away then as part of your integration into that job.
Prototype JS is…well…it’s another JavaScript library. But it’s the library I know and love. It’s what drives FormBoss and while not as exciting or popular as jQuery, I swear its day will come (again). Their are many reasons for this belief, but the first is due to what I believe is a fundamental misconception about jQuery vs. other libraries — its payload size.
In this first of a multi-part series we’ll take a look at the physical delivery size of each library. In the next post well dive into practical programming. First though, a bit of background.