Category: Disadvantage

Commands in jQuery need to run using a small JavaScript file (25 – 100 KB in size). Even this small file can be a burden on client computer. It can deliver extra load on the web server if you try to host jQuery on them.

Many number of versions are released by jQuery. Whenever there is a new version, you are forced to host the library. Either you need to update it or download it from google. Now the problem comes with the compatibility with the selector. Some selectors simply do not consider supporting them. Hence, the already written code…

jQuery allows you to change XML, HTML and XHTML documents including DOM elements as well. Even though with all these features, certain functionalities are limited. Due to this, you cannot develop complex projects using jQuery. Especially, for the projects which needs additional amount of resources. 

jQuery makes debugging process more difficult. Libraries and plugins are required to improve overall functionality. When you try to add more libraries and plugins it can create adverse effects on troubleshooting. Because of these complications, you need to spend more time in debugging.

jQuery makes use of abstraction which can further complicate the usage of JavaScript. Even though the learning process is simple for beginners, the real issue arises when needed to perform complex tasks like DOM manipulation. Thus, to accomplish these tasks you will require designers who have greater levels of knowledge in JavaScript.

Website development using jQuery also requires you to have fair knowledge on CSS. CSS is a tool used to build websites. Without proper knowledge on CSS, the developers cannot fully use jQuery. This includes understanding of classes and IDs as well. And CSS offers only few number of themes. So there is a chance to…