title: jQuery Templates are deprecated?
body: <p>I see that per the <a href="http://api.jquery.com/category/plugins/templates/">jQuery plugin template page</a> that jQuery plugins have gone from beta to deprecated without passing a real release. I can't find any info on jquery.com or their related sites about why. Or when a replacement might be available. Maybe 1.8?</p>
  
  <p>This is very frustrating because my project has made a big investment in jQuery templates. Now it looks like a bad investment and we're looking for something else that is jQuery-based, including JavascriptMVC. </p>
  
  <p>Any better suggestions? I'll be happy to take rationale or other information in the comments, but I'd prefer suggestions as answers.</p>