book

Beginning jQuery

by Jack Franklin

January 2013

Beginner

204 pages

4h 48m

English

Apress

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Using JavaScript on a Web PageSyntax ConventionsVariablesFunctionsConditionalsDebugging with the ConsoleArraysLoopsMore console.log( )Summary
The Document Object Model (DOM)Downloading jQueryThe jQuery API DocumentationWriting Some jQuerySummary

CSS Selectors in jQueryTraversal MethodsFurther TraversalChaining MethodsFurther FilteringSummary
CSSanimate( ) and Animation Convenience MethodsAttributes and Propertiestext( ) and html( )Removing Elements from the DOMCreating New ElementsInserting into the DOMEfficient DOM InsertionSummary
Popular EventsInteracting with the ElementTriggering EventsUnbinding from EventsThe Event ObjectBuilding an AccordionSummary
Event DelegationEvent PropagationPreventing Default BehaviorYour Own EventsThe Accordion, Take 2Summary
The animate( ) MethodMore Convenience MethodsThe Animation QueueFixing Your AccordionThe Image SliderSummary
JSONParsing JSON in JavaScriptAjax with jQueryA Real API: DribbbleSummary
Why a Plug-in?Your First jQuery Plug-inImprovementsImmediately-Invoked Function ExpressionsGiving the User OptionsAdding Options to Your Plug-insThe Accordion Plug-inAdding Callback SupportSummary
The Dribbble API Plug-inThe getShots methodImproving getShotsMinifying Your CodeMore RefactoringDocumentationSummary
Plan of AttackProject SetupPlug-in SetupInfinitely LoopingCatch UpKeeping TrackKeyboard SupportAutomatic AnimationBug FixingSummaryConclusion

Overview

Beginning jQuery is your step-by-step guide to learning the jQuery library. jQuery is the most popular JavaScript library in the web developer's toolkit. Jack Franklin takes you from the basics of getting you started with jQuery, right through to extending jQuery by writing your own plug-ins. You'll discover best practices you can follow, how you can avoid common mistakes, and you'll learn about so many of the things that jQuery has to offer, including how you can:

Use jQuery's powerful tools to dynamically update content on your site, including DOM manipulation.

Extend jQuery's capabilities by writing your own plugins on top of the framework.

Animate elements and build your own jQuery slider.

Employ best practices and avoid common errors made by beginners.

JavaScript is a powerful language but every web developer must navigate the tricky issues around cross-browser inconsistencies. Beginning jQuery teaches you how to use jQuery to avoid spending your time fixing these browser bugs - letting you concentrate on what really matters to you. Throughout Beginning jQuery, you'll discover how expressive yet concise jQuery's code is and how much quicker and efficient you can develop with jQuery!

What you'll learn

Learn why jQuery is so popular and how to get started.

Use jQuery's powerful manipulation tools to dynamically update your website's content.

Animate content and build your own image slider with jQuery's animation tools.

Extend the library by writing your own custom plug-ins.

Avoid common beginner errors, and learn how to use best practices.

Use plug-ins created by others in the community and integrate them into your website.

Who this book is for

Beginning jQuery is for the web developer confident with HTML and CSS and now ready to get to grips with JavaScript. If you've tried to integrate some JavaScript into your website and wondered how you could add functionality easier, jQuery is for you. Beginning jQuery is great for the developer wanting to enhance their skillset and learn new tools.