A big week for jQuery

#​769 — January 20, 2026 Read on the Web JavaScript Weekly jQuery 4.0 Released — 20 years on from its original release, the ever-popular ( in terms of actual usage ) library reaches 4.0 with a migration to ES modules (compatible with modern build tools) along with dropping support for IE 10 and older. With jQuery being a popular guest in our newsletters in the early years, it’s fantastic to see it pop back for a quick visit. Timmy Willison 💡 If you're using jQuery, you'll find jQuery Migrate , an official tool to help you upgrade, useful. jQuery in 2026 is a somewhat legacy choice, though, and you might not need jQuery at all.. Add Excel-like Spreadsheet Functionality to Your JavaScript Apps — SpreadJS is the industry-leading JavaScript spreadsheet for adding advanced spreadsheet features to your enterprise apps. Build finance, analysis, budget, and other apps. Excel I/O, 500+ calc functions, tables, charts, and more. View demos now . SpreadJS from MESCIUS inc sponsor Astro is Joining