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Looks like someone rediscovers Prototype.js. jQuery does not extends DOM because it does not work. Library before jQuery choose extending the DOM approach and chaos happens, that's why jQuery got popular.

In the end the author said "DOM extension is no longer to be feared". So what's the argument when you read the linked article? "Just choose non-conflicting name!" Really? That's your suggestion?



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