Well, I&#x27;m 40 and prefer using front end frameworks (angular, mithril, react) to jQuery nowadays. Additionally, there are times when I find (for little things) native javascript is quicker and more useful.<p>I think the sea change for me was not using front end frameworks, but when I first started trying to play with nodejs.<p>As soon as I started working with that <i>AND</i> started coming to understand the async nature of javascript, my entire world shifted underneath me.<p>In hindsight, I&#x27;m amazed that I managed to remain employed for so long while <i>NOT</i> knowing that javascript was async. Oh well. Such is life.<p>Anyways, I&#x27;ve definitely said &quot;you don&#x27;t need jQuery&quot; on numerous occasions. There are plenty of places where it is the best and cheapest solution, but other times when it isn&#x27;t (or isn&#x27;t available).