What this book covers

Chapter 1, Document Object Model Manipulation, covers how to use jQuery to manipulate the 186 web page's HTML code on the client to create a rich and visual user experience.

Chapter 2, Interacting with the User by Making Use of jQuery Events, harnesses the power of jQuery to detect and respond to user interactions, which creates intuitive user interfaces.

Chapter 3, Loading and Manipulating Dynamic Content with AJAX and JSON, utilizes jQuery's AJAX functionality with JSON-formatted data to bring pages to life by updating content without the need for a page refresh.

Chapter 4, Adding Attractive Visuals with jQuery Effects, explains how to add shine to your website or web application with jQuery's effects and basic animations to create unforgettable designs.

Chapter 5, Form Handling, covers how to use jQuery to build robust client-side validation and an intuitive user experience for web forms.

Chapter 6, User Interface, covers how to break the mold and create powerfully intuitive interfaces from scratch and engage the user with a high level of interactivity.

Chapter 7, User Interface Animation, covers how to extend upon jQuery's built-in animation and combine CSS with jQuery to create fabulous website modules for use with any website.

Chapter 8, Understanding Plugin Development, explains how to create reusable code that provides solutions to a range of common website and web application problems.

Chapter 9, jQuery UI, covers how to empower your website or web application with jQuery's user interface library to create attractive and user-friendly page elements and interfaces.

Chapter 10, Working with jQuery Mobile, covers how to create a mobile and cross-platform-ready website using jQuery's powerful mobile framework.