Learn JavaScript before tasting the library kool-aid
When I mentioned “Overuse of JavaScript frameworks/libraries” as one of the Six things that suck about the Web in 2006, I quickly learned that some people don’t quite agree. That’s fine, everybody has the right to their opinion. But I want to explain my thoughts and feelings about JavaScript libraries a bit more. If JavaScript libraries are religion to you, please read this article in full before you bring out your flamethrower.
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