jQuery can be used with React JS, but it is generally not recommended due to conflicts, component lifecycle and the following reasons:
- Conflicting approaches: React JS and jQuery have different approaches to handling the DOM. React uses a virtual DOM for efficient rendering, while jQuery directly manipulates the real DOM. Mixing the two can lead to conflicts and unpredictable behavior.
- Component lifecycle: React JS components have a lifecycle, and using jQuery within these components can lead to complications in managing the component state and lifecycle.
- Unnecessary overhead: React JS provides powerful tools for building user interfaces, and including jQuery may introduce unnecessary overhead and complexity to your project.
- Code maintainability: Mixing React JS and jQuery can result in less maintainable code, as you’ll have two different paradigms working side by side, potentially making it harder for other developers to understand and contribute to your project.
If you need to integrate a jQuery plugin or library in your React application, it’s essential to handle it carefully, ensuring that React’s lifecycle methods are respected and that both libraries don’t conflict. However, it’s generally better to look for React-compatible alternatives or consider building the required functionality using native React patterns.
If you need jQuery in React JS app, have a look at ‘cheerio‘ package at npm repo.
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