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Should I convert from MooTools to jQuery? [closed]

I have a fairly large codebase that depends on MooTools v1.11 and am about to convert to version 1.2. Since this is a pretty major overhaul, I've toyed with the idea of converting to jQuery.

Anyone have advice on whether to update to jQuery or just stick with MooTools?

I mostly use MooTools for Ajax, drag and drop, and some minor effects.

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Aldie Avatar asked Oct 03 '08 22:10

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1 Answers

If it's not broken. Don't fix it.

jQuery might have X or Y but if everything is dependent on MooTools, you might have a lot of work ahead of you to convert from MooTools.

Keep MooTools if you used it extensively through out your site. However, if you only have 2-3 pages with minor effects... the change might be worth it.

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Maxime Rouiller Avatar answered Nov 14 '22 05:11

Maxime Rouiller