What is JQuery

JQuery is a javascript library. Javascript adds fanciness to a website: dropdown menus, element fade in/out, animations, etc. JQuery combines everything in Javascript and compresses it into a simpler form. Then you can call methods straight from the JQuery script instead of making an entirely new script from scratch. For example, if I wanted to animate something, as in make it move or slide in from left/right part of the browser, I would need know javascript to make this happen. With JQuery I can just use the animate() function and specify how and when I want it to be animated with minimal lines of code. Many people online tend to use JQuery in order to make plugins like Lightbox and Jelect Box. Would you rather use JQuery or write full scripts yourself?

By – Alex Miller