THE EVOLUTION OF JAVASCRIPT FRAMEWORKS: FROM JQUERY TO MODERN REACT/ANGULAR

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JavaScript frameworks have evolved significantly over the past two decades, shaping the way developers build interactive web applications. This paper explores the progression of JavaScript frameworks, beginning with jQuery, which revolutionized client-side scripting by simplifying DOM manipulation and event handling. However, as web applications grew in complexity, the need for structured frameworks led to the emergence of Angular, React, and Vue.js, each offering component-based architectures and improved state management. This study examines the key advancements in JavaScript frameworks, including performance optimizations, virtual DOM implementation, and modular development. Furthermore, it analyzes the shift from imperative to declarative programming paradigms, the impact of server-side rendering (SSR), and the growing adoption of TypeScript in modern frameworks. By comparing jQuery with modern frameworks like React and Angular, this paper highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and use cases of each, providing insights into the future of JavaScript development

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