When people hear “jQuery” in 2025, the reaction is often, “Isn’t that old?” It’s true—jQuery has been around since 2006. But here’s the surprising part: it’s still everywhere. Millions of websites run on jQuery, and for good reason—it makes web development easier, faster, and, honestly, a little more fun.
When I wrote Ultimate Modern jQuery for Web App Development, my goal wasn’t just to revisit an old favorite—it was to show why jQuery is still worth learning today.
What Makes jQuery Useful in 2025?
Before jQuery, web developers spent hours writing clunky JavaScript to make simple things happen, like hiding a menu or animating a button. And every browser seemed to behave differently, which meant writing endless “fixes.”
jQuery solved all that. With just a few lines, you can:
✅ Add animations and effects (think fades, slides, and smooth transitions).
✅ Handle user interactions with simple click or hover events.
✅ Manipulate content easily—change text, update styles, or insert elements in seconds.
✅ Make AJAX requests without a headache, loading data without refreshing the page.
Even if you’re working with newer frameworks like React or Vue, knowing jQuery helps you understand the fundamentals of how the web works.
Why I Wrote This Book
While teaching web development to thousands of students, I noticed something: beginners get overwhelmed fast. There’s always a new library to learn, a new “must-have” framework.
But jQuery is different. It’s approachable. You can see results immediately. That “aha” moment when your first button click triggers an animation—that’s what hooks people. My book is packed with exercises to give learners those moments, one after another.
A Quick jQuery Win
Here’s how simple it is:
$("#myButton").click(function() {
$("#message").fadeIn();
});
That’s it. One click, and the message fades in. No complicated setup. No browser compatibility worries.
Final Thoughts
jQuery isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about getting things done. It’s the perfect tool for quick prototypes, legacy projects, or simply understanding the building blocks of web interactivity.
If you want to learn by doing—and enjoy the process along the way—Ultimate Modern jQuery for Web App Development will guide you step by step.
Because sometimes, the “old” tools are the ones that still work best.
