Getting started with jQuery plugins (Simple)

When looking at a jQuery plugin in its most basic form, it is a collection of code that we use to add a particular piece of functionality to the website we are building. Almost any piece of functionality on a website could be built as a plugin, from the way the navigation works to the Twitter feed being pulled into the site. This first recipe will guide you on how to get started with jQuery Plugin development by taking you through the step-by-step process of setting up a suitable development environment.