I loved jQuery, and still do

This article defends jQuery against recent negative reactions following the release of version 3.4.0. It recounts the chaotic state of web development in the early 2000s, with non-standard browsers like Internet Explorer 6, and explains how jQuery provided a uniform layer for adding interactivity to static pages. The author argues that jQuery was a crucial tool that simplified frontend development and that critics often forget the context in which it thrived. The piece highlights jQuery's role in enabling dynamic features like AJAX and form submission without page reloads, and concludes that the library is still valuable for many use cases.