JavaScript before jQuery
<h3>Duplicate:</h3>

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  <li><a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/122902/what-are-some-of-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-jquery">What are some of the pros and cons of using jQuery?</a></li>
  <li><a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/215589/should-i-avoid-using-a-javascript-library-while-learning-how-to-write-ajax-client/215599">Should I avoid using a JavaScript library while learning how to write AJAX client code?</a></li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

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<p>I've read it so many times... "I'd learn JavaScript before learning something like jQuery" - but is this really necessary for every situation? Sure, some people like to know what's going on under the hood, but are there any serious negative side effect of heading straight for jQuery tutorials/books? I want to learn something in my spare time and I've decided on jQuery (or JavaScript if anyone can convince me strongly enough).</p>
