Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Front-End Libraries with jQuery

The video tutorial discusses the concept of code libraries and frameworks, focusing on libraries like jQuery. It explains how libraries are collections of code that developers can use in their projects, providing an example with jQuery. The tutorial compares using jQuery with vanilla JavaScript, highlighting the differences and the flexibility libraries offer. It also addresses the drawbacks of libraries, such as the need to include all code even if not fully utilized. The video concludes with a brief overview of API documentation, which helps developers understand and use library functionalities.

What is a code library?

• A collection of code that can be used in projects

• A standalone application

• A type of database

• A programming language

What is the main advantage of using a library like jQuery?

• It allows developers to write code in a new language

• It provides preprogrammed functionality that can be used selectively

• It automatically optimizes the code for performance

• It replaces the need for HTML in web development

How does vanilla JavaScript differ from using a library like jQuery?

• Vanilla JavaScript is a type of library

• Vanilla JavaScript is faster than jQuery

• Vanilla JavaScript requires more code to achieve the same functionality

• Vanilla JavaScript is only used for backend development

What is a major drawback of using libraries?

• They cannot be used in web development

• They are not compatible with most programming languages

• They require the entire library to be included even if only a small part is used

• They are difficult to learn

What is the purpose of API documentation?

• To automatically update the library

• To replace the need for coding

• To help developers understand and use the functionalities of a library

• To provide a user interface for the library