WebExpress 0.0.9-alpha – The shift from jQuery to Vanilla JS and the future of custom JS components
WebExpress 009-alpha brings targeted improvements that make our codebase leaner and more efficient. Currently, many control elements and JavaScript components are being revised to optimize the architecture. The transition from jQuery to Vanilla JS and the increased use of custom components reduce dependencies, enhance performance, and ensure a more consistent design. Moving Away from jQuery: Why Now? For years, jQuery played a crucial role in web development, simplifying common tasks and ensuring cross-browser compatibility. However, JavaScript has evolved, and many functionalities once dependent on jQuery are now native to the language. This realization led us to transition entirely to Vanilla JavaScript , bringing several advantages: Performance Boost – Eliminating jQuery reduces unnecessary overhead, resulting in faster execution. Fewer Dependencies – A leaner tech stack improves stability and lowers maintenance efforts. Greater Control – Writing pure JavaScript gives us mor...