Ultimate Modern jQuery for Web App Development: Create Stunning Interactive Web Applications with Seamless DOM Manipulation, Animation, and AJAX Integration of jQuery and JavaScript
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About this ebook
Key Features ● Unlock the Full Potential of jQuery with Clear, Concise Syntax Explanations and Real-world Examples. ● Master the Art of Manipulating HTML Elements with Precision and Ease, Empowering You to Craft Dynamic Web Pages. ● Harness the Power of Asynchronous JavaScript and XML to Create Smooth, Dynamic Web Experiences, Backed by Practical Examples and Best Practices. ● Apply Your Knowledge with Confidence through Engaging, Step-by-step Projects That Reinforce Core Concepts and Enhance Your Skillset.
Book Description
Unlock the Full Potential of jQuery with this comprehensive resource crafted for web developers eager to excel in interactive web design and development.
Beginning with an accessible introduction to jQuery syntax and integration, this book gradually immerses you in advanced concepts, including DOM manipulation and dynamic techniques. Explore the intricacies of jQuery’s hide, show, and animation methods, revolutionizing your approach to web interactivity. Delve into manipulating element contents, inserting new elements, and mastering advanced DOM manipulation for dynamic and responsive web interfaces.
Engage in practical, hands-on projects, like crafting dynamic lists with interactive elements, to solidify your understanding and apply your skills in real-world scenarios. From event handling intricacies, including event bubbling and propagation, to mastering AJAX methods and callback options for responsive applications, every aspect is thoroughly covered.
By the book’s conclusion, you’ll possess a robust foundation in jQuery, equipped with practical experience in AJAX, event handling, and DOM manipulation, ready to conquer the challenges of modern web development with confidence.
What you will learn
● Master jQuery syntax and effortlessly integrate it into your web projects.
● Harness jQuery's DOM methods to select and manipulate web elements with precision.
● Implement dynamic visibility and captivating animation effects to enhance web interfaces.
● Develop interactive and responsive web pages by mastering jQuery's event-handling techniques.
● Utilize jQuery AJAX for efficient, asynchronous updates of web content, enhancing user experience.
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started with jQuery
2. Selection of Page Elements and DOM Element Selection jQuery
3. Element Hide and Show Methods and Animation Effects
4. Manipulating Element Contents and Inserting Elements
5. DOM Manipulation and Selection
6. jQuery Dynamic List Project - Interactive Elements
7. CSS Properties and Element Attribute
8. Traversing Page Elements
9. jQuery Data and Element Index Method
10. Handling Events with jQuery
11. Advanced Event Handling Techniques
12. jQuery AJAX Methods and Callback Options
Conclusion
Index
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Ultimate Modern jQuery for Web App Development - Laurence Svekis
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started with jQuery
Introduction
Welcome to the introduction chapter of jQuery, the JavaScript library that redefines web development. In this first chapter, we embark on a journey into the world of jQuery, understanding its significance and why it’s a vital tool in modern web development. We’ll walk you through the process of downloading and seamlessly integrating jQuery into your projects, ensuring you’re equipped with the essential resources. Additionally, we’ll explore the concept of using jQuery through a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for faster loading and enhanced reliability. By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a solid foundation for harnessing jQuery’s power to create dynamic, interactive web applications that captivate users and streamline your development workflow. Let’s begin our journey into the realm of jQuery.
Structure
In this chapter, we will discuss the following topics:
Getting Started using jQuery and How it Works
Downloading and Adding jQuery to your HTML
Using jQuery with CDN
Brief Overview of jQuery
In the dynamic landscape of web development, creating interactive and engaging user experiences has become paramount. As websites and web applications evolve to meet the increasing demands of users, developers seek tools that streamline the process of adding interactivity and responsiveness to their projects. This is where jQuery steps in—a versatile and powerful JavaScript library that has revolutionized the way developers approach client-side scripting.
To fully appreciate the impact of jQuery, it’s essential to understand the context in which it emerged. In the early days of web development, JavaScript was primarily used for simple tasks like form validation and basic interactivity. However, as web applications grew more complex and user expectations soared, developers were confronted with the challenges of cross-browser compatibility and convoluted DOM manipulation. These obstacles led to the birth of jQuery.
jQuery, introduced by John Resig in 2006, was a game-changer. It abstracted and standardized many of the intricacies of JavaScript, providing a concise and efficient way to interact with the Document Object Model (DOM)—the structure that represents a web page. With jQuery, developers could write less code and achieve more, as it offered a simplified syntax for common tasks such as element selection, event handling, and animations.
Traditional DOM manipulation required verbose code and careful consideration of cross-browser differences. jQuery addressed this challenge by offering a consistent API that abstracted away browser idiosyncrasies. Developers could now target and modify elements with ease, drastically reducing the time and effort required for such tasks.
One of the most significant pain points in web development was ensuring that a website worked seamlessly across various browsers. jQuery played a pivotal role in standardizing behavior, enabling developers to write code that behaved consistently across different browsers.
jQuery’s plugin architecture paved the way for a vibrant ecosystem of plugins that extended its core functionality. From sliders and carousels to form validation and AJAX interactions, developers could tap into an expansive library of pre-built solutions to expedite their development