JQUERY HISTORY
- jQuery was developed by John Resig in January 2006 BarCamp NYC and quickly became a cornerstone in the web development world.
- It is currently headed by Timmy Wilson and maintained by a team of developers.
- Its initial release was focused on simplifying client-side scripting, making it easier for developers to work with HTML documents, handle events, create animations, and manage AJAX requests.
- Over time, jQuery saw numerous updates and enhancements, solidifying its position as the preferred tool for developers looking to write concise and efficient code.
- As web standards and browsers improved, jQuery continued to evolve, incorporating new features to stay relevant.
- While modern frameworks like React and Angular have gained prominence, jQuery remains a valuable tool in web development, particularly for projects that require a lightweight and straightforward approach.
JQUERY Version History
Version No. & Release Date
- 1.0 - August 26, 2006
- 1.1 - January 14, 2007
- 1.2 - September 10, 2007
- 1.3 - January 14, 2009
- 1.4 - January 14, 2010
- 1.5 - January 31, 2011
- 1.6 - May 3, 2011
- 1.7 - November 3, 2011
- 1.8 - August 9, 2012
- 1.9 - January 15, 2013
- 1.10 - May 24, 2013
- 1.11 - January 24, 2014
- 2.0 - April 18, 2013
- 2.1 - January 24, 2014
