Chapter 10. An introduction to JavaScript libraries and frameworks
After completing this chapter, you will be able to
Understand the role of JavaScript programming libraries and frameworks.
Understand how to define your own library.
Understand the role of third-party JavaScript libraries and frameworks and how to find more information about them.
Understanding programming libraries
In programming terms, a library is a grouping of code that provides common or additional functionality. Typically, libraries consist of one or more files that expose objects and functions. Within a program, a developer includes or calls the library to use these additional objects and functions. In this way, JavaScript libraries and frameworks are useful because they offload ...
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