About this item
Highlights
- "As someone who uses jQuery on a regular basis, it was surprising to discover how much of the library I'm not using.
- Author(s): David Flanagan
- 156 Pages
- Computers + Internet, Web
Description
About the Book
Presents a guide to the features of the JavaScript framework, with information on such topics as selecting and manipulating document elements, creating visual effects and animations, and scripting HTTP with Ajax utilities.Book Synopsis
"As someone who uses jQuery on a regular basis, it was surprising to discover how much of the library I'm not using. This book is indispensable for anyone who is serious about using jQuery for non-trivial applications." -- Raffaele Cecco, longtime developer of video games, including Cybernoid, Exolon, and Stormlord
jQuery is the "write less, do more" JavaScript library. Its powerful features and ease of use have made it the most popular client-side JavaScript framework for the Web. Ideal for JavaScript developers at all skill levels, this book is jQuery's trusty companion: the definitive "read less, learn more" guide to the library.
jQuery Pocket Reference explains everything you need to know about jQuery, completely and comprehensively. You'll learn how to:
- Select and manipulate document elements
- Alter document structure
- Handle and trigger events
- Create visual effects and animations
- Script HTTP with Ajax utilities
- Use jQuery's selectors and selection methods, utilities, plugins and more
The 25-page quick reference summarizes the library, listing all jQuery methods and functions, with signatures and descriptions.