jQuery is one of the most popular and powerful JavaScript libraries available today. It's widely used to create rich user experiences and to simplify website and application development. It is the tool of choice for web developers everywhere and sets the standard for simplicity, flexibility and extensibility.

In Pro jQuery, seasoned author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from jQuery by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts and bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in depth to give you the knowledge you need. Getting the most from jQuery is essential to truly mastering web development.
What you’ll learn

Understand the capabilities of jQuery and why it is special
Use the core of jQuery to enrich HTML, including tables, forms and data displays
Use jQuery UI to create rich and fluid user experiences
Use rich interactions such as drag and drop, sortable data and touch sensitivity
Use jQuery Mobile to create touch-enabled interfaces for mobile devices and tablets
Extend jQuery by creating custom plugins and widgets

Each topic is covered clearly and concisely, and is packed with the details you'll need to learn to be truly effective with jQuery. The most important features are given a no-nonsense, in-depth treatment, and chapters contain examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of jQuery.
Who this book is for

This book is for working developers who want to learn about jQuery in detail. Quick refreshers of HTML and CSS are given to help you get up to speed, but a good working knowledge of the basics is assumed.
Table of Contents

Putting jQuery In Context
HTML Primer
CSS Primer
JavaScript Primer
The jQuery Basics
Managing the Element Selection
Manipulating the DOM
Manipulatng the Elements
Working with Events
Using jQuery Effects
Refractoring the Example: Part I
Using Data Templates
Working with Forms
Using Ajax: Part I
Using Ajax: Part II
Refractoring the Example: Part II
Setting Up jQuery UI
Using the Button, Progress Bar, and Slider Widgets
Using the Autocomplete and Accordion Widgets
Using the Tabs Widget
Using the Datepicker Widget
Using the Dialog Widget
Using the Drag & Drop Interactions
Using the Other Interactions
Refactoring the Example: Part III
Getting Started with jQuery Mobile
Pages and Navigation
Dialogs, Themes, and Layouts
Buttons and Collapsible Blocks
Using jQuery Mobile Forms
jQuery Mobile Lists
Refactoring the Mobile Example: Part IV
Using the jQuery Utility Methods
The jQuery UI Effects & CSS Framework
Using Deferred Objects