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What's jQuery? Created by John Resig in early 2006, jQuery is a great library for anyone who works with JavaScript code. Whether you're new to the JavaScript language and want a library to address some of the complexities of Document Object Model (DOM) scripting and Ajax or you're an advanced JavaScript guru and tired of the boring repetition involved with DOM scripting and Ajax, jQuery will suit you well. jQuery helps you keep your code simple and succinct. You no longer have to write a bunch of repetitious loops and DOM scripting library calls. With jQuery, you can get right to the point and express yourself in the fewest possible characters. The jQuery philosophy is certainly unique: It's designed to keep things simple and reusable. When you understand and feel comfortable with the philosophy, you'll start to see just how much jQuery can improve the way you program. Back to top Some simple simplifications Here's a simple example of the impac...