jQuery

What is it?

jQuery is an open-source JavaScript library designed to simplify client-side scripting. It provides a consistent API for interacting with HTML documents, handling events, animations, and asynchronous requests.

What does it do?

jQuery abstracts browser differences and reduces boilerplate JavaScript. It allows developers to manipulate the DOM, handle user interactions, perform AJAX calls, and create dynamic UI behaviors efficiently.

Where is it used?

jQuery is widely used in legacy web applications, content-heavy websites, CMS platforms, admin panels, and projects where lightweight scripting or backward browser compatibility is required.

When & why it emerged

jQuery was released in 2006 to address inconsistencies between browsers and the complexity of vanilla JavaScript at the time. It became a foundational tool in early modern web development.

Why we use it at Internative

We use jQuery primarily in legacy system modernization and integration projects. It allows us to maintain and enhance existing applications while ensuring stability and cross-browser support.