jQuery 4.0.0 Released: First Major Version Update in Nearly 10 Years
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Summary
jQuery 4.0.0 has been officially released after nearly 10 years since the last major version update. This milestone release marks 20 years since jQuery's initial introduction and includes significant improvements, modernizations, and breaking changes. The release follows a long development cycle with several pre-releases, and while most users should be able to upgrade with minimal code changes, developers are advised to review the details carefully before updating their projects.
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Now, 20 years later, the jQuery team is happy to announce the final release of jQuery 4.0.0.
It is the first major version release in almost 10 years and includes some breaking changes, so be sure to read through the details below before upgrading.
Still, we expect that most users will be able to upgrade with minimal changes to their code.
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