Ben Nadel posted an awesome description of what using jQuery is like, and just one of the many reasons jQuery rocks. Here’s an excerpt:

How is it possible that I’m still surprised as to how little jQuery code is required to make some really awesome stuff. It’s just bananas. When I code in jQuery I am overwhelmed with this feeling that things are just falling into place. It’s not like an adrenaline rush or anything – I’m trying to think of how to explain it… more

Thanks Ben, for putting nicely into words what I have been feeling since I found this awesome library.

But jQuery is more than just an awesome set of code. jQuery is a fantastic (and large and growing) community of skilled, genius, helpful, creative, respectful, and talented gurus. It really is a joy to be a part of. That’s why I’ve decided to write a series of articles: jQuery Rocks. This is the first one.