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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. This book demonstrates how jQuery can be used with HTML5 to achieve excellent results.
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 youll learn
- Understand the capabilities of jQuery and why it is special
- Use the core of jQuery to enrich HTML5, 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
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
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Table of Contents
- Putting jQuery In Context
- HTML Primer
- CSS PrimerÂ
- JavaScript PrimerÂ
- The jQuery Basics
- Managing the Element SelectionÂ
- Manipulating the DOM
- Manipulatng the Elements
- Working with Events
- Using jQuery EffectsÂ
- Refractoring the Example: Part IÂ
- Using Data Templates
- Working with Forms
- Using Ajax: Part I
- Using Ajax: Part IIÂ
- Refractoring the Example: Part IIÂ
- Setting Up jQuery UI
- Using the Button, Progress Bar, and Slider WidgetsÂ
- Using the Autocomplete and Accordion Widgets
- Using the Tabs Widget
- Using the Datepicker WidgetÂ
- Using the Dialog WidgetÂ
- Using the Drag & Drop InteractionsÂ
- Using the Other InteractionsÂ
- Refactoring the Example: Part IIIÂ
- Getting Started with jQuery MobileÂ
- Pages and Navigation
- Dialogs, Themes, and LayoutsÂ
- Buttons and Collapsible Blocks
- Using jQuery Mobile Forms
- jQuery Mobile ListsÂ
- Refactoring the Mobile Example: Part IVÂ
- Using the jQuery Utility Methods
- The jQuery UI Effects & CSS Framework
- Using Deferred Objects
- Source Code/Downloads
- Errata
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If you think that you've found an error in this book, please let us know about it. You will find any confirmed erratum below, so you can check if your concern has already been addressed.
On page 11:
I run Node.js on a different machine to the regular web server, which means that using port 80 doesn’t cause me any problems. If you have only one machine available, run the web server on port 80 and change the Node.js script to use another port. I have highlighted the part of the test script in Listing 1-3 that specifies which port is used.
change the Node.js script
should be
change the NodeTest.js script
On page 26:
in Table 2-2, the third line
/ http://www.jacquisflowershop.com/jquery/
should be
/ http://www.jacquisflowershop.com/
On page 396:
http://node.jacquisflowershop.com/order
is invalid. it brings you to APress with an error.
On page 842:
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).bind("pageinit", function() {
$('button').bind("tap", function() {
if (this.id == "open") {
$('#speed').selectmenu("open")
} else {
$('#speed').selectmenu("close")
}
})
})
</script>
change line
$('#speed').selectmenu("open");
reurn false;
$('#speed').selectmenu("close");
return false;









