When it comes to JavaScript libraries , there is a notable list such as jQuery, MooTools, Prototype, Dojo and YUI – which can be great for accomplishing common JavaScript tasks. All of the above mentioned libraries provide a plethora of functions, whether the matter is related to events or effects or AJAX- and if by chance any of these libraries cannot do the job, there is definitely a plug-in which exists that can!
In this article we would like to list at present 15 Best JavaScript Libraries for October 2016 which serve specific purposes. Be aware that these are but a few of the myriad which exist out there, however- we would like o think that every Web designer or developer will find something helpful in this roundup.
1. g9
g9 is a JavaScript library for creating automatically interactive graphics. With g9, interactive visualization is as easy as visualization that isn’t. Just write a function which draws shapes based on data, and g9 will automatically figure out how to manipulate that data when you drag the shapes around.
2. CurrencyFormatter.js
CurrencyFormatter.js allows users to format numbers in a variety of currency formats. It contains 155 currency definitions, and 715 locale definitions right out of the box, and can handle unusually formatted currencies, such as the INR and is completely configurable.
3. Choreographer.js
Choreographer.js is a simple library to take care of complicated animations. You can also add custom functions that do non-CSS animations!
4. Appmetrics.js
appmetrics.js is a small library for measuring things in your web app and reporting the results to Google Analytics.
This library is a small wrapper around the the User Timing API. It makes it easier to use. appmetrics.js allows you to instrument your app, record performance metrics, and (optionally) report those metrics to Google Analytics.
5. viewScroller.js
ViewScroller.js is a small and easy to use solution that allows you to create fullpage scrolling websites. It uses CSS3 transitions and jQuery animations depend on browser abilities. It’s important because some old browsers like IE8 has no CSS3 support.
6. Zingtouch
modern JavaScript touch gesture library. Allows developers to configure pre-existing gestures and even create their own using ZingTouch’s life cycle. ZingTouch is built to make implementing gestures for the browser as easy or complex as you need it to be. ZingTouch comes with 6 main gestures: tap, swipe, pinch, expand, pan, and rotate.
7. Tiva Timetable
Tiva Timetable is a responsive schedule JavaScript library with clean and modern flat interface. It is very easy to use yet gives plenty of features and styling options. You can use it for any kind of schedule or events calendar.
There are 3 layouts for your choice: monthly view, weekly view or list view. You can manage timetables in json file or feed from your database via php file with Ajax technique.
8. WebGazer.js
WebGazer.js is an eye tracking library that uses common webcams to infer the eye-gaze locations of web visitors on a page in real time. The eye tracking model it contains self-calibrates by watching web visitors interact with the web page and trains a mapping between the features of the eye and positions on the screen.
WebGazer.js is written entirely in JavaScript and with only a few lines of code can be integrated in any website that wishes to better understand their visitors and transform their user experience. WebGazer.js runs entirely in the client browser, so no video data needs to be sent to a server. WebGazer.js runs only if the user consents in giving access to their webcam.
9. Cleave.js
Cleave.js has a simple purpose: to help you format input text content automatically. It includes credit card number formatting, phone number formatting, date formatting, numeral formatting, custom delimiter, prefix and blocks pattern and much more.
10. JS Image Loader
It’s a JavaScript script that can be easy integrated into any web application and work in actual web browsers. After the integration you can add images into the form and they will be uploaded on server. Images can be moved or rotated and they all will be resized automatically on the client side.
11. bwip.js
bwip-js is a translation to native JavaScript of the amazing code provided in Barcode Writer in Pure PostScript. The translated code can run on any modern browser or JavaScript-based server framework. The software has encoding modules for over 90 different barcode types and standards. All linear and two-dimensional barcodes in common use (and many uncommon ones) are available.
12. Barba.js
barba.js is a small (4kb minified and gzipped), flexible and dependency free library that helps you creating fluid and smooth transitions between your website’s pages.
It helps reducing the delay between your pages, minimizing browser HTTP requests and enhancing your user’s web experience.
13. Taggd
Taggd is responsive and fast JavaScript library to add a tooltip on an image, similar to photo tagging in Facebook and does not need to depend on an external library. This library provides a friendly API to add the tags.
14. OptimizeJS
Optimize a JavaScript file for faster initial execution and parsing, by wrapping all immediately-invoked functions or likely-to-be-invoked functions in parentheses.
15. Timeago.js
Timeago.js is a JavaScript library that converts machine time format (e.g. 2016-06-10 12:12:12) into a a more readable format (e.g. just now, 3 seconds ago, or 5 minutes ago). You can also translate the output into your own language.
