Native JavaScript Equivalents of jQuery Methods: Events, Ajax and Utilities

This article, a continuation of "Do You Really Need jQuery?", explores native JavaScript equivalents for advanced jQuery methods.

Key Takeaways:

• Native JavaScript offers an efficient alternative to jQuery for page load scripts, event handling, and Ajax. This can result in optimized, project-specific code.
• jQuery's syntax is user-friendly, particularly for events and Ajax, but relying on it universally might not be the most efficient approach.
• While jQuery remains useful for simpler tasks, modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) are better suited for complex applications. Mastering raw JavaScript is crucial for web developers, offering greater control, flexibility, and potential speed improvements.

Launching Scripts on Page Load:

Older methods used window.onload, but this only fires after all assets load. jQuery's $(start) is more efficient, executing as soon as the DOM is ready without waiting for other assets. It uses DOMContentLoaded with IE6/7/8 fallbacks. However, simply placing your script before the closing

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