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Writing a JavaScript Library

by Jeremy McPeak

There comes a point in many JavaScript developers’ lives when the need for an all-encompassing library isn’t needed, and a simpler, and more refined library to iron out the cross-browser wrinkles is desired. There are many libraries to choose from, but why not write your own? After all, you are the best person to determine your needs and provide a solution that fits you. But how do you do that? How do you start? How do you handle cross-browser issues?

That is what I hope to answer in this series, but bear in mind the solution presented here are just a drop in the bucket of possibilities. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but I hope it gives you insight of how you can approach the creation of your own library.