jquery, prototype, ... vs javascript

[thosecars82]

Hello there
I wanted to ask you whether it is worth or not using tools such as jquery or prototype comparing them to javascript.

What do you suggest? Using those libraries or rely just on javascript?

I knew javascript but I have got to know recently these libraries which seem to reduce the amount of code. Therefore, I do not know much about this issue. Nonetheless, if I have to give it a try, I might think that using just java script gives me more control than using those libraries. On the other hand, those libraries such as jquery or prototype might speed up the development.
Please, I would appreciate your suggestions about purposes and pros and cons of using either libraries or only javascript.

Thanks in advance

[unitedcraig]

From what i have heard it depends, are you good at JS?

For people like me who are most definetly not, then these libraries are a godsend, but if you feel confident at writing your own then this can also be helpful, gives you experience and a greater understanding of what to do if it all goes wrong.

[thosecars82]

Originally Posted by unitedcraig

From what i have heard it depends, are you good at JS?

For people like me who are most definetly not, then these libraries are a godsend, but if you feel confident at writing your own then this can also be helpful, gives you experience and a greater understanding of what to do if it all goes wrong.

thanks Unitedcraig

[CloudedVision]

You seem worried about the libraries restricting you. You really don't have to worry, the libraries are just an extension to javascript. If theres something the libraries can't do, just do it with raw javascript.

[unitedcraig]

Thosecars82 - how confident are you with javascript? Here are a few tutorials if you are wanting to learn some more.

Craig

http://www.w3schools.com/JS/default.asp
http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/
http://www.echoecho.com/javascript.htm
http://www.webdeveloper.com/javascri..._tutorial.html

[thosecars82]

Originally Posted by unitedcraig

Thosecars82 - how confident are you with javascript? Here are a few tutorials if you are wanting to learn some more.

Craig

http://www.w3schools.com/JS/default.asp
http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/
http://www.echoecho.com/javascript.htm
http://www.webdeveloper.com/javascri..._tutorial.html

Thank you very much Craig, I needed since I have not done much with javascript yet.

[unitedcraig]

No problem, w3 schools is a great place to start off for beginners, when you are feeling more confident with your skills look at some of the libraries you get from jquery etc, see if you can understand what they are doing etc, this will help you increase your skills.

[unitedcraig]

and of course always feel free to ask on the forums for about anything you do not understand