Using development tools
As this code comparison has shown, jQuery code is typically shorter and clearer than its basic JavaScript equivalent. However, this doesn't mean we will always write code that is free from bugs, or that we will intuitively understand what is happening on our pages at all times. Our jQuery coding experience will be much smoother with the assistance of standard development tools.
High-quality development tools are available in all modern browsers. We can feel free to use the environment that is most comfortable to us. Options include:
- Internet Explorer Developer Tools (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd565628.aspx)
- Safari Web Inspector (http://developer.apple.com/technologies/safari/developer-tools.html)
- Chrome Developer ...
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