YAKA.JS INTRO

Build modern UI interactions with lightweight Yaka.js

This intro page gives a quick overview, a jQuery vs Yaka.js snapshot, and links to full docs + feature-by-feature demos.

Why Yaka.js

  • Small chainable API for DOM and events.
  • Built-in effects like pulse(), shake(), and typeWriter().
  • Helpers like state(), validate(), and progress().

jQuery vs Yaka.js (quick compare)

Area jQuery Yaka.js
Core goalCross-browser DOM abstractionSimple modern utility + effects
ExtrasPlugins ecosystemBuilt-in animation helpers and UX utilities
StyleMature legacy-friendlyModern playful API for demos/apps