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Homebrew vs jQuery

jQuery started first, in 2006, 3 years before Homebrew.

Homebrew 17y 120d since 2009 · Standing jQuery 20y 22d since 2006 · Hollow started first

Why Homebrew lasted

  • It is how a Mac gets Unix software. That sentence has been true for a long time.
  • A volunteer formula tree is a public good with a donation jar.

Why jQuery lasted

  • It is still on a terrifying number of pages because WordPress plugins and old dashboards never die.
  • The $() brain is how a generation learned the DOM.

Questions

Which is older, Homebrew or jQuery?

jQuery started first, in 2006, 3 years before Homebrew.

How long has jQuery been running?

jQuery has been up 20 years 22 days, since 2006-08-26.

How long has Homebrew been running?

Homebrew has been up 17 years 120 days, since 2009-05-20.

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