Comments on: jQuery or MooTools?

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By: ansar

ansar — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:04:38 +0000

cant see what you r doin.IS THIS HOW YOU RATE SOME FRAMEWORK….????????SORRY

By: Sam Soffes

Sam Soffes — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:28:30 +0000

Alright, alright, scriptaculous isn’t awful, but it’s definitely not a quick or small library. I started on prototype, which is pretty good. Most libraries are based on prototype core, so in a way, we still use prototype.

By: David Russell

David Russell — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:50:16 +0000

My vote is jQuery. That’s what we use and I love it. The syntax works for me, especially given my roots in the world of CSS.

I must say that your choice probably depends more on your developer’s style than almost any other comment left here thus far. I’d tap your front-end and back-end fellows for the votes with a little more weight.

By: Bryan Migliorisi

Bryan Migliorisi — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:26:11 +0000

Every framework has its strengths and weaknesses. I, for one, happen to be on the jQuery bandwagon. Every project I work on uses jQuery in one way or another. Personally I would either use jQuery or Mootools because I just despise the Prototype syntax. In fact, syntax is why I use jQuery – the object chaining makes things so easy and clean.

Both MooTools and jQuery have big communities with tons of support and loads of plugins. Plugins are a big part of the solution, so keep that in mind when choosing and look at http://www.AjaxRain.com for loads of plugins for all frameworks.

I Have not yet found a problem that couldnt be solved with jQuery and associated plugins and I dont think that I will. Check out my website to see just what a little jquery and one plugin can do.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:20:24 +0000

I would agree with Sam that the scriptaculous javascript file is quite large. I personally have had good experience with it.

I look forward to seeing the new site Feb 1 and how your team implements the framework of choice throughout the new site.

Peace!

By: Terry Storch

Terry Storch — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:20:57 +0000

Ryan, we did look at Prototype/scriptaculous. I personally think it is a really good option, but there were a few drawbacks that guided us to these 2 options. I would not echo Sam’s remark that it is “awful”… Sam let me remind you that Apple.com uses it. And I know your feelings about Apple.

Victor, good feedback. Thanks!

Andy, great article. I also liked this one:
http://blog.reindel.com/2007/10/30/how-to-choose-a-javascript-framework/

By: Andy Knight

Andy Knight — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:41:42 +0000

Oooh sorry that link got fouled up. Tried to do a Textile link. Maybe this one will: JavaScript Libraries By Comparison

By: Andy Knight

Andy Knight — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:40:10 +0000

This comparison might help a little bit:
“JavaScript Libraries By Comparison”:http://javascriptant.com/articles/24/javascript-libraries-by-comparison

By: Victor

Victor — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:36:10 +0000

Interesting.. well I guess you’d know my vote goes to JQuery, as I am not too familiar with Mootools. I had a quick browse of their documentation and I have to say that I like JQuery’s documentation better.

In terms of actually writing the code, I find JQuery a breeze to use, I especially love the ability to chain methods. Saves me alot of typing.

I have heard that Mootools is faster than JQuery, but JQuery has recently been updated to v1.2.2 and it claims to have gotten a 300% speed improvement. So I’m not too sure what the latest speed comparisons are.

Anyway that’s my 2 cents.