Apress - jQuery Recipes (January 2010)

Description
jQuery is one of today’s most popular javascript web application development frameworks and libraries. jQuery Recipes can get you started with jQuery quickly and easily, and it will serve as a valuable long-term reference.

The book begins with small initial problems that developers typically face while working with jQuery, and gradually goes deeper to explore more complex problems.
The solutions include illustrations and clear, concise explanations of the code. Using this book and jQuery, your web sites will be more dynamic and lively.
What you’ll learn

How to use the jQuery framework
The basics of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and how they apply to jQuery and its functions
Fundamentals like selectors, the DOM, and event handling with running code recipes
How to make your web sites more dynamic using rich code templates
How to apply animation effects to your web sites using jQuery code recipes
How to develop Ajax applications using jQuery
How to use jQuery utility functions
How to extend jQuery with plug-ins and their types
Who is this book for?

The book is meant for the beginners who have a little knowledge of HTML and intend to make dynamic websites. The book will be of great use for developers and professionals who wish to make highly interactive websites with minimum code.

About the Author

Bintu Harwani is a computer programmer and Web developer with several years of experience building content driven Web sites using a variety of Web development technologies including PHP, Ruby, Rails, and more