Can I use jQuery with Node.js?

Question

Is it possible to use jQuery selectors/DOM manipulation on the server-side using Node.js?

Answer 1

in 2016 things are way easier. install jquery to node.js with your console:

npm install jquery

bind it to the variable $ (for example - i am used to it) in your node.js code:

var $ = require("jquery");

do stuff:

$.ajax({
    url: 'gimme_json.php',
    dataType: 'json',
    method: 'GET',
    data: { "now" : true }
});

also works for gulp as it is based on node.js.