I’ve recently started looking at jQuery as a replacement for the Prototype/Scriptaculous solution we have been using the last couple of years. My main reason for going this route is the great plugin repository for jQuery that has a ton of ready to use “widgets”. I’m also in need of a data grid for a redesign of an application I am working on. I have yet to find a decent solution using Prototype/Scriptaculous.
There is a great post over at Noupe showcasing over 50 examples using jQuery. Anyone looking to get into jQuery or even veteran jQuery users should find the post very informative.