Pro jQuery

jQuery is one of the most popular and powerful JavaScript libraries available today. It’s widely used to create rich user experiences and to simplify website and application development. It is the tool of choice for web developers everywhere and sets the standard for simplicity, flexibility and extensibility.

In Pro jQuery, seasoned author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from jQuery by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts and bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in depth to give you the knowledge you need. Getting the most from jQuery is essential to truly mastering web development.

What you’ll learn

• Understand the capabilities of jQuery and why it is special
• Use the core of jQuery to enrich HTML, including tables, forms and data displays
• Use jQuery UI to create rich and fluid user experiences
• Use rich interactions such as drag and drop, sortable data and touch sensitivity
• Use jQuery Mobile to create touch-enabled interfaces for mobile devices and tablets
• Extend jQuery by creating custom plugins and widgets

Each topic is covered clearly and concisely, and is packed with the details you’ll need to learn to be truly effective with jQuery. The most important features are given a no-nonsense, in-depth treatment, and chapters contain examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of jQuery.

Who this book is for

This book is for working developers who want to learn about jQuery in detail. Quick refreshers of HTML and CSS are given to help you get up to speed, but a good working knowledge of the basics is assumed.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Putting jQuery In Context
Chapter 2. HTML Primer
Chapter 3. CSS Primer
Chapter 4. JavaScript Primer
Chapter 5. The jQuery Basics
Chapter 6. Managing the Element Selection
Chapter 7. Manipulating the DOM
Chapter 8. Manipulatng the Elements
Chapter 9. Working with Events
Chapter 10. Using jQuery Effects
Chapter 11. Refractoring the Example: Part I
Chapter 12. Using Data Templates
Chapter 13. Working with Forms
Chapter 14. Using Ajax: Part I
Chapter 15. Using Ajax: Part II
Chapter 16. Refractoring the Example: Part II
Chapter 17. Setting Up jQuery UI
Chapter 18. Using the Button, Progress Bar, and Slider Widgets
Chapter 19. Using the Autocomplete and Accordion Widgets
Chapter 20. Using the Tabs Widget
Chapter 21. Using the Datepicker Widget
Chapter 22. Using the Dialog Widget
Chapter 23. Using the Drag & Drop Interactions
Chapter 24. Using the Other Interactions
Chapter 25. Refactoring the Example: Part III
Chapter 26. Getting Started with jQuery Mobile
Chapter 27. Pages and Navigation
Chapter 28. Dialogs, Themes, and Layouts
Chapter 29. Buttons and Collapsible Blocks
Chapter 30. Using jQuery Mobile Forms
Chapter 31. jQuery Mobile Lists
Chapter 32. Refactoring the Mobile Example: Part IV
Chapter 33. Using the jQuery Utility Methods
Chapter 34. The jQuery UI Effects & CSS Framework
Chapter 35. Using Deferred Objects