Comment by noodletheworld 3 hours ago
Then why dont you pick jquery?
Its easy and well known, even now.
The answer I see is that react is technically good enough.
Using boring technology doesnt mean using the technically most advanced thing.
It means picking something safe and stable.
Jquery is the old default for web apps from before people decided they wanted react.
What can it do that others cant? Literally nothing.
That didnt and does not stop it from being used for connivence sake.
The point is: its not about the technical quality.
React is significantly more easier to hire for than JQuery is, especially in this market. Especially if you’re looking for more junior roles.
As a new grad, I would’ve picked a react job over a JQuery job even if the JQuery one paid me 10k more.
Why would you need jquery today? What can it do that native browser APIs can't?