jQuery still strong with its new 4.0.0 BETA.

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As old as it may sound, we are going to look at some of the best things about jQuery. Prepare yourself for a trip back in time. A time-travel if you will.

As of 2024, the old jQuery is still relevant as more than 26% of the entire internet uses jQuery.

More than 18.5 million websites still run on jQuery.

Taking popularity into account, it still ranks as high as 3rd just below React.

You can find more recent stats on the popularity and usage of jQuery here.

Picture it: the mid-2000s, a time when Myspace ruled the social media scene, and flip phones were all the rage. Enter jQuery, the unsung hero of web development, riding in on a wave of excitement and relief for developers everywhere.

Back then, JavaScript was like a wild west town with no sheriff. Every browser had its own set of rules, leaving developers pulling their hair out trying to make their code work across platforms. Along came John Resig, the cowboy with a plan, who rustled up jQuery and tamed the unruly JavaScript frontier.

With its sleek syntax and cross-browser compatibility, jQuery was like a breath of fresh air in a smog-filled city. Developers rejoiced as they waved goodbye to clunky code and frustrating browser quirks. It was like finding a cheat code for web development – suddenly, everything just worked!

But jQuery wasn't just a one-trick pony. Oh no, it was a Swiss Army knife of web development tools. Need to select an element? jQuery's got your back. Want to animate something? Easy peasy lemon squeezy. It was like having a trusty sidekick by your side, ready to tackle any challenge that came your way.

As jQuery's popularity soared, it became the rockstar of the web development world. Websites everywhere were rocking that signature dollar sign, and developers couldn't get enough. It was the Justin Timberlake of JavaScript libraries – smooth, reliable, and oh-so-popular.

But like all good things, jQuery's reign eventually came to an end. Newer, flashier frameworks strutted onto the scene, stealing the spotlight and leaving poor old jQuery feeling like yesterday's news. It was a tough blow for the OG of web development, but hey, all good things must evolve, right?

These days, jQuery may not be the belle of the ball anymore, but it's still kicking around, reminding us of simpler times in web development. It's like that old friend you don't see often but can always count on to bring a smile to your face when you do.

So here's to you, jQuery – the unsung hero of web development. You may not be the hottest ticket in town anymore, but you'll always hold a special place in our hearts. Keep on rockin', old friend. We'll never forget the good times we had together. 🥂 

Libraries may come and go, jQuery will stay forever!

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