JavaScript is moving in two directions at once, favoring both comprehensive, full-stack frameworks and greater simplicity. Sometimes these trends are harmonious, and at other times they are at odds.

Among the JavaScript skills in decline, jQuery has fallen 30% since 2015, while Ajax is down even more -- 54%. Backbone.js has also seen its appearance in job postings drop significantly since 2014.

More simplicity, more speed. Dive into standout frameworks Astro, HTMX, and Alpine.js, catch up with React, Angular, and Bun, and feel the JavaScript love and unlove in this month’s JavaScript ...

Most JavaScript developers report earning a decent income, with 30.6% claiming to earn between $50,000 to $100,000 a year, while 20% reported earning between $100,000 and $200,000 per year.