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Tyvm Indy, really appreciate all the explanations
I'll probably have to go through a sql tutorial before I get a full understanding of what I just read haha
I originally planned to have quite a few layers of validation before making database requests but dealing with validation got me a little dizzy. I guess it's because it's hard to be sure my validation conditions are written correctly. One little mistake can cause the condition to accept everything, or it rejects everything. I'll be going back to it for sure to check everything works, after the creation page works smoothly
Why do you avoid using libraries?
I actually haven't used any libraries except jquery (and functions from CryptoJS). jQuery has really made coding a lot more enjoyable, and faster too I think. Chaining is a really awesome feature of jquery that I love taking advantage of. Ever since I started using jQuery, I've been more open to using other libraries that might reduce the repetitive parts of coding.
I'll probably have to go through a sql tutorial before I get a full understanding of what I just read haha
I originally planned to have quite a few layers of validation before making database requests but dealing with validation got me a little dizzy. I guess it's because it's hard to be sure my validation conditions are written correctly. One little mistake can cause the condition to accept everything, or it rejects everything. I'll be going back to it for sure to check everything works, after the creation page works smoothly
Why do you avoid using libraries?
I actually haven't used any libraries except jquery (and functions from CryptoJS). jQuery has really made coding a lot more enjoyable, and faster too I think. Chaining is a really awesome feature of jquery that I love taking advantage of. Ever since I started using jQuery, I've been more open to using other libraries that might reduce the repetitive parts of coding.
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24-Jan-2014 12:48:54
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Why do you avoid using libraries?
As you've no doubt noticed, I really like these discussions
I have rough check list. Generally....
- If a library increases the size of my project then I don't use one. For a web site it's not likely a library will bloat things out. It should reduce size, not increase size imo.
Currently RS Linkify is around the same size with or without jquery. Since I have to ship the lib with my extension this was something I was very aware of.
- I don't use library functions for things I don't understand. If a lib is doing something I don't know how to do, then it's actually holding me back. A Lib should reduce my typing, not hold my hand and shield me from learning or understanding code.
- Speed, we are now in the age where we can push hardware and use the GPU from within the browser. Fast geometry engines are't using jquery, there is good reason for this. But even on less complex things jquery can be noticeably slower. It might just be a minor flicker of an element, or slower to load a page, but that can be enough.
- The time factor, there comes a time where you just need to get it done. Knowing you have a time restrictions can be reason enough to use library(s).
- Scope chain management is important in my projects and is harder to manage with a lib, libs often break your carefully managed scope chain.
- It's got to be fun. If using a library(s) makes the experience more fun, then that's good enough reason to use one. I'd rather see code with libs than no code at all.
- Browser compatibility, this is jquery's strength imo. We all know how to handle different browsers and it's simply a pain, jquery does this well.
I'm not anti or pro libs, I'm cautious if I use them.
Very short article by a jquery user, valid point at end on where browsers are coming together. http://www.sitepoint.com/do-you-really-need-jquery/
Why do you avoid using libraries?
As you've no doubt noticed, I really like these discussions
I have rough check list. Generally....
- If a library increases the size of my project then I don't use one. For a web site it's not likely a library will bloat things out. It should reduce size, not increase size imo.
Currently RS Linkify is around the same size with or without jquery. Since I have to ship the lib with my extension this was something I was very aware of.
- I don't use library functions for things I don't understand. If a lib is doing something I don't know how to do, then it's actually holding me back. A Lib should reduce my typing, not hold my hand and shield me from learning or understanding code.
- Speed, we are now in the age where we can push hardware and use the GPU from within the browser. Fast geometry engines are't using jquery, there is good reason for this. But even on less complex things jquery can be noticeably slower. It might just be a minor flicker of an element, or slower to load a page, but that can be enough.
- The time factor, there comes a time where you just need to get it done. Knowing you have a time restrictions can be reason enough to use library(s).
- Scope chain management is important in my projects and is harder to manage with a lib, libs often break your carefully managed scope chain.
- It's got to be fun. If using a library(s) makes the experience more fun, then that's good enough reason to use one. I'd rather see code with libs than no code at all.
- Browser compatibility, this is jquery's strength imo. We all know how to handle different browsers and it's simply a pain, jquery does this well.
I'm not anti or pro libs, I'm cautious if I use them.
Very short article by a jquery user, valid point at end on where browsers are coming together. http://www.sitepoint.com/do-you-really-need-jquery/
25-Jan-2014 02:38:47
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