The jQuery Divide

Explore the impact of jQuery on web development in this 34-minute JSConf talk from 2010. Delve into the "jQuery Divide" and its implications for newcomers and experienced developers alike. Examine jQuery's mission statement, the simplicity it offers, and the potential pitfalls of overreliance. Discuss the importance of thinking in components, rewriting search results, and avoiding judgmental attitudes. Analyze how jQuery's popularity affects the perception of JavaScript skills in the job market. Consider Aaron Newton's insights on application design and the need for intellectual honesty in choosing tools. Learn about decision-making processes, the importance of reading documentation, and finding quality resources. Engage with the big questions surrounding jQuery's role in web development and participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this influential library.

Intro
The jQuery Divide
jQuery Mission Statement
jQuerys Mission Statement
Simplicity
The newcomers
Terrible things are happening
Thinking about components
Rewriting search results
Dont be judgmental
Perception diminished
Companies are looking for JavaScript
Aaron Newtons post
Application design
Being intellectually honest
Choosing tools not APIs
We are smart people
The grab
Decision making
RTFM
Finding good resources
The big questions
jQuery QA