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diff --git a/content/posts/2022-09-11-jqueries.md b/content/posts/2022-09-11-jqueries.md index 343753a..bb9c776 100644 --- a/content/posts/2022-09-11-jqueries.md +++ b/content/posts/2022-09-11-jqueries.md @@ -40,18 +40,14 @@ My personal opinion is a bit more nuanced. I agree that [jQuery][] isn't *strictly necessary* for new web applications and that the modern [DOM][] API is usually sufficient. -But [if it ain't broke, don't fix it][fix]. It often takes less effort -to maintain [jQuery][] in an existing application than it does to remove -[jQuery][] or replace it with something else. +[If it ain't broke, don't fix it][fix]. It's often easier to maintain +[jQuery][] in an existing web application than to remove or replace it. -Also, consistency is important. Given a team of developers working on -several applications, relying on consistent dependencies, idioms, and -formatting between disparate code bases is often more important than -using the latest technology or the best technique, because the -consistency reduces the [cognitive load][] for the entire team. - -I would prefer using [jQuery][] for new applications this scenario too, -provided that [jQuery][] and other dependencies are kept up to date. +Consistency is important for a team of developers working on multiple +web applications. Relying on consistent dependencies, idioms, and +formatting between disparate web applications is often more important +than using the latest technique or technology, because consistency +reduces the [cognitive load][] for the entire team. Even as someone who [cares about page size][shrinkage] and [literally measures JavaScript size by byte][js-byte-size], I don't find the |