The Relevance of jQuery Today

Web Developers who have been in the web development space for quite some time would be very much familiar with JavaScript. Experienced programmers might have used some of its libraries in their web development projects. One among them is jQuery. The recent version of jQuery – jQuery 3.4 is now available for web programmers to use. In this backdrop, our developer team at HireIndianProgrammers work using the new version of jQuery and convey their thoughts via this blogpost.

jQuery has been here since 2006 and it is still quite popular among web developers – what with it powering around 73% websites today. Yet, with the advancements in web browsers and the emergence of single-page-application (SPA) frameworks, clients hiring a programmer to develop a website prefer taking the short and supposedly easy way. The relevance of jQuery today is tested. So here are some reasons why clients hiring a developer might want to continue using jQuery after all.

First off, our programmers at HireIndianProgrammers having worked with JavaScript extensively, would like to make the point that anyone working on web development projects should have knowledge of the library.

Serious clients hiring a developer would do well to use the appropriate technology tools for corresponding projects. Our experienced coders in JavaScript find that jQuery can still be used for developing simple and elegant front end experiences involving some animations here and there with limited user interactions. No need for other frameworks whatsoever.

Secondly, jQuery is one of the minimalistic libraries we have used till date and continues to do so. Therefore, web developers working on crucial web development projects can certainly continue to use jQuery without second thoughts.

The next point in support of jQuery is directed towards the uninitiated – that is, newbie programmers. Some small time clients may opt for hiring a coder who is doing freelance. Such clients are most likely owners of small businesses who want to develop a simple website expanding their scope. In such cases, it is better for coders to learn jQuery rather than vanilla JavaScript. Learning jQuery is synonymous to learning a ride a bicycle with the help of extra wheels initially.

Programmers familiar with WordPress or other related CMS can afford to work using jQuery. Clients hiring a programmer to develop websites targeted at even old versions of browsers can also use jQuery. In any case, web developers are so used to jQuery because of its ease of use and simplicity. No harm in continuing coding in it.

We conclude by stating that the latest version of jQuery still stands by the original dictum – write less, do more – and makes it easier to use JavaScript for all clients hiring a dedicated programmer to develop websites.Yet, web developers will have to keep in mind that the jQuery ecosystem is set to decline in the foreseeable future. Therefore, it would augur well for them to learn new languages and keep abreast of the latest trends in the world of web development.

For any uptake of viable web development projects at HireIndianProgrammers or if you want to hire a programmer for a specific and short web development projects, you can contact our team here.

 

Are Cookies Really Needed?

One of the most common irritants for visitors browsing websites is the pop-up permission forms regarding the usage of cookies. A diverse range of clients hire our programmers at HireIndianProgrammers for various web development projects including but not limited to PHP development, mobile app development. Having acquired significant experience in different domains, our dedicated programmers seek to break down the what-why-how of cookies in this blogpost.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are packets of data sent by a server to an internet browser. This is then returned by the browser each time it accesses the same server, thereby enabling to identify the user or track their access. Like all things in technology that web developers and computer engineers create, cookies are also potentially dangerous, carrying with them a security risk. Experienced coders will readily acknowledge the associated ills of cookies in internet.

Issues Concerned

Not only that, if a client hiring a dedicated programmer wants to develop a full-scale website with an enhanced user experience, then programmers will certainly need to pay due attention to cookies. Cookies have been known to kill user experience in general. No visitor likes to close off constant pop-ups to read the website’s content. Programmers who have been providing web development services for a long time will be aware that cookies can damage the aesthetics and ease of use of websites.

Yet, the most important concern has to do with user tracking and as far as we know, it is deeply frowned upon. Our opinion as dedicated web developers and programmers is that internet businesses and advertising companies need not advertise at the expense of users. User safety always trumps sales. A bit of ethics is expected on the part of client. As web programmers, we must also learn when to appropriately to implement cookies – for instance there is no actual need for cookies until a user actually creates an account.

 

Alternatives

Programmers would do well to find new ways and alternatives to cookies for generally tracking users. Developers can make use of storage options like Indexed DB to store records in the visitor’s system itself. An even better option is for clients hiring dedicated programmers to consider identifying users without storing data. Advertising ID by Google and IDFA by Apple. They enable web developers to track users through their browsers using IP addresses. The only downside is that users can opt out of it anytime.

Finally, it always makes sense for webprogrammers and clients to discuss whether there is even any real need for cookies.

Hire an expert Programmer at HireIndianProgrammers, who can, rest assured, delve into your project needs and design a website with maximum performance and optimisation.

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