The Benefits of Using jQuery
Published May 24, 2011 | Categories: Web Development , Creative Design
Recently I have had the opportunity to make really exciting and interactive web pages using jQuery. Before working on these projects I had very little understanding of jQuery and what all it could be used for. So I decided to do some research on what the benefits are of using jQuery over other applications such as conventional JavaScript and wanted to see what all I can build using it. Basically you can do almost anything with jQuery to make effects and animation on your site and still be SEO friendly and cross browser compliant. But those aren’t the only benefits….
What is jQuery?
“jQuery is a fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development. jQuery is designed to change the way that you write JavaScript.” http://jquery.com/
Benefits of using jQuery:
- Search Engine Optimized – While search engines are getting better at being able to read content within some Flash, everything within jQuery is setup as text. This means it is completely readable to all the search engines, exposing all your keyword rich content.
- Save Time – Five lines of jQuery are equivalent to 25 lines of conventional JavaScript code. This means smaller files and faster loading web pages.
- Plug-ins – There are an abundance of plug-ins on the web that make creating special effects simple and fast for web developers.
- Help? – With an abundance of plug-ins comes with an abundance of help. There is a large helpful support community on the web to help you quickly remedy any bug issues.
- That was easy! – jQuery has easy implementation for web developers in comparison to other applications.
- Cross Browser Friendly – jQuery is currently the most popular JavaScript library and works in all browsers.
- FREE! – free, open source software.
- Mobile Devices – jQuery is supported by any mobile device whose web browser supports JavaScript. A lot of mobile devices like iPads and iPhones don’t run Flash at all.
- Simplifies AJAX
- Wow Factor - Web developers use jQuery to make web pages more exciting, interactive, cleaner, and more user friendly. Make your users go WOW!
jQuery in action! A few examples of jQuery Usage
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