Libraries - Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#563

1.) Why do we need libraries?

We can re-use existing code which was written by other programmers. That saves us time.

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#564
  1. Why do we need libraries?

We use libraries because they provide us with code templates (tools) for us to build (webpages). The existing tools are effective and it becomes a matter of building new webpages; not new tools. Furthermore, libraries serve as appendices to webpages, serving as instruction manuals or blueprints for the structure/ style/ syntax of the webpage. Finally, they help prevent incompatibility within or amongst programmers.

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#565

Why do we need libraries?

The use of libraries, stops developers from reinventing the wheel and re-writing a similar piece of code over and over again. There are time and accuracy benefits. Libraries should also have good documentation, which again means the developer does not have to put as such detail into the comments of what is being created. Use of libraries can also provide standardisation either at personal developer or even organisational level.

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#566

To reuse code rather than wasting our time by “reinventing the wheel” every time (as many others here have said.)

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#567

To “re-use existing code when we can, so that we don’t waste our time writing code that another programmer has already written”

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#568
  1. The reason we need libraries are, for one, we are not constantly trying to reinvent the wheel. and, It just makes sense. if someone previously wrote some code that literally took hours to write, and we are in need of that same code to express a vision or attribute into our own creation, It would be of great benefit to save all those hours that it would take to write that same code ourselves, never mind the trial and error we would have to go through, and the time it would take to research and test out our code. By having a Library someone already has perfected that bit of code and is sharing it with the world. It saves time, and frustration. It allows us to focus more on our particular ideas, and not be burdened with trying to re-write code that already has been written. I think it’s amazing that these Library’s exist! I see the amazing opportunities that lie ahead just knowing that there is a place where I can go to implement complex code into a project I may be working on and not be bothered by trying to write, or re-write it myself. Amazing, just amazing!
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#569

We need to make use of reusable bundles of code that other people developed so nicely for all of us to use. This is insane, I never thought of it as Lego blocks but it makes a lot of sense. Also a developers life easier.

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#570

We need libraries to save the time when coding. From library we can re-use existing code and implement it to our work.

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#571
  1. Libraries are simple, The store other Coders Code to save other Coders re-writing something that has already been done in the past. The Library can store a bunch of Functions. Most Libraries have Documentation with a list of Functions stored in that Library.
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#572

Why do we need libraries?

As programmers, we should re-use existing code from libraries, so that we don’t waste our time writing code from scratch.

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#573

Hi everybody… please remember to give a like if you see this so I dont feel so lonely while doing this course!!1

  1. Why do we need libraries?

Libraries are some pieces of code publicly available (sometimes), which already have common functionalities ready to operate. Its very useful to have these as a resource in order not to code everything by your self. It seems that sometimes you would need to pay something or ask for permission to use the libraries, in case that its intended to be used in a public website or a business website.

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#574

you nailed it!!!1

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#575

Gee, thanks, Javier! Appreciate it. :grinning:

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#576
  1. Libraries allow us to reuse code from other projects to save time and effort. They are very helpful for increasing level of abstraction.
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#577
  1. To save time and effort getting a project done. I love reuseable code! Makes it all soooo much easier.
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#578

To re-use existing code when we can, so that we don’t waste our time writing code that another programmer has already written.

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#579

So we don’t have to do same js programming over and over again. It saves a lot fo work for the programmer.

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#580
  1. Why do we need libraries?
    So that we don’t waste our time writing code that another programmer has already written.
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#581
  1. Libraries are useful, so we already used the solution to code something that already another person has created. Therefore we focus on the object of the page, not to re - code everything from zero. Advantage of reduce time on coding, use existing work/solutions, focus on the real innovation of the project.
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#582
  1. We need libraries so we dont have to invent the wheel over and over.
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