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Discussion on: 7 Javascript Methods That Aid DOM Manipulation

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Kobe Raypole

Great article! Just curious, do you have any thoughts on using plain old javascript for DOM manipulation over something like jQuery?

I've always preferred jQuery as it offers browser compatibility, simplified operations, and lots of cool features. But I have met developers who prefer to do it the "old fashion way".

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deji adesoga • Edited

Thanks a lot Kobe. When it comes to DOM manipulation, I prefer using old javascript. However, it all depends on the size of the application.

If it's an application that has the potential to scale over time, then I would want to use a framework like Angular 6 or jQuery just like you've said, so as to avoid some complications over time.

The "old fashion way" could lead to a world complexity in terms of code-maintenance in the long run.