• posted 2 years ago
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    jquery vs mootools: my initial thoughts

    mootools_logoI've been using jQuery regularly for my new job now for about 3 weeks or so. I've used the selectors, event handling, short cuts/handlers, animations, plugins etc. Nothing too fancy, but in general, a descent exposure. I'd like to compare it with Mootools. And while I do rock a Mootools skin on my phone, I'm going to try and remain as objective as subjectively possible. I'm going to try and stay positive about the differences and give use-cases for using either.
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    • posted 2½ years ago

    Mootools caveat #2: noCache in new Request() is your friend

    mootools_logoReading the docs is really worth it's weight in gold. Namely, noCache option/parameter for a new Request (aka. Ajax for mootools) object really does make all the difference in the world.
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    • posted 2½ years ago

    Mootools caveat: event.target is not extended by $

    mootools_logoThis took me way too long to discover:
    When using event.target via mootools event handlers, I figured out, after way too much testing, that event.target is NOT extended via $, and therefore doesn't have accessors like .get('tag') and default's for the $ (dollar sign extension).
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