An Introduction to jQuery
jQuery is a form of JavaScript which makes it simpler for designers to modify HTML events, animations and other interactions that may be present on a web page. These can be done by the addition or subtraction of style sheet handlers. The relevant handlers are HTML classes or IDS and they are specified in style sheets to inform the browser of the positioning and style of HTML elements on a web page.
With the help of jQuery, web site designing firms can edit these handlers to documents on specified events very easily. These specified events can be any action such as hovering the cursor on a link, etc.
jQuery is also particularly useful in simplifying the AJAX applications. AJAX applications are client related web development techniques which are used to create interaction based web applications. AJAX too utilizes HTML and CSS to modify the style and layout of the website through the user’s inputs.
What Makes jQuery Work
The biggest advantage of using jQuery is that unlike other JavaScript libraries and interactive applications, it does not shield the web site’s content from search engine spiders. Flash and other application end up shielding a lot of content in a website if the JavaScript of the web page is not enabled.
These applications are improving with time at being recognized by search engines but they do not match jQuery’s functionality. jQuerys brevity and cleanliness in code also makes it a lot easier to download than say, downloading a Flash based web page.
The Advantages of jQuery:
Understanding jQuery
jQuery is used by JavaScript to locate a specified HTML element. A tag within a page would have a certain style sheet which could be animated to scroll slowly. This would be useful for adding a news ticker application to the web page.
It is also helpful in finding HTML elements held within a specific CSS ID class and other sub-elements can also be obtained. The elements can then be reset to create another specific CSS class. This can result in alternate styles which can be useful for table presentations, where the background color of each column is alternated between.
A few jQuery effects and animations
Whenever the user interacts or performs an action on a certain HTML element, then jQuery is called upon to and its effects and animations are put to use. This action is anything such as a mouse click or hovering over an element or other such functions. jQuery can scroll, fade in, fade out, fade to, zoom or draw close. It can also show or remove a toggle or slide up or down or between toggles. There are also animations for stop and to queue while a whole different set of effects for loading, resizing, scrolling and dragging.
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Malcolm Paine is a web developer who has been working with HTML and JavaScript for the past fifteen years. Being a recognized expert, Malcolm has worked closely with many top website designing firms and has helped them optimize their sites for better user experiences.
It is a guest article by Malcolm Paine about JQuery. To write guest posts for us, please visit the link below.
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jQuery is a form of JavaScript which makes it simpler for designers to modify HTML events, animations and other interactions that may be present on a web page. These can be done by the addition or subtraction of style sheet handlers. The relevant handlers are HTML classes or IDS and they are specified in style sheets to inform the browser of the positioning and style of HTML elements on a web page.
With the help of jQuery, web site designing firms can edit these handlers to documents on specified events very easily. These specified events can be any action such as hovering the cursor on a link, etc.
jQuery is also particularly useful in simplifying the AJAX applications. AJAX applications are client related web development techniques which are used to create interaction based web applications. AJAX too utilizes HTML and CSS to modify the style and layout of the website through the user’s inputs.
What Makes jQuery Work
The biggest advantage of using jQuery is that unlike other JavaScript libraries and interactive applications, it does not shield the web site’s content from search engine spiders. Flash and other application end up shielding a lot of content in a website if the JavaScript of the web page is not enabled.
These applications are improving with time at being recognized by search engines but they do not match jQuery’s functionality. jQuerys brevity and cleanliness in code also makes it a lot easier to download than say, downloading a Flash based web page.
The Advantages of jQuery:
- It is almost five times lighter than regular JavaScript code. Thus it is the library with the least amount of vestigial code. A leaner development means smaller sized files with lesser load times.
- It is replete with plug-ins and thus, many elements can be added which increase the appeal of the webpage. The large and interactive jQuery community also provides solutions for bug fixes and loose coding.
- Website designing firms can implement jQuery easier than they can other applications.
- There is also detailed information and examples given for using the library on a web site.
- It is the most popular JavaScript library and works well with all browsers
- It is free and open sourced and is simple and powerful enough to design dynamic websites.
- Despite JavaScript being turned off in a browser, web page elements will still show up.
- AJAX is made more lucid.
- Commands can be linked in order to have flow within a website.
- Animation applications which are built in can be used as commands.
- Reduces the number of keystrokes thereby making user experience better.
- jQuery performs Flash’s functions in a more SEO friendly manner.
Understanding jQuery
jQuery is used by JavaScript to locate a specified HTML element. A tag within a page would have a certain style sheet which could be animated to scroll slowly. This would be useful for adding a news ticker application to the web page.
It is also helpful in finding HTML elements held within a specific CSS ID class and other sub-elements can also be obtained. The elements can then be reset to create another specific CSS class. This can result in alternate styles which can be useful for table presentations, where the background color of each column is alternated between.
A few jQuery effects and animations
Whenever the user interacts or performs an action on a certain HTML element, then jQuery is called upon to and its effects and animations are put to use. This action is anything such as a mouse click or hovering over an element or other such functions. jQuery can scroll, fade in, fade out, fade to, zoom or draw close. It can also show or remove a toggle or slide up or down or between toggles. There are also animations for stop and to queue while a whole different set of effects for loading, resizing, scrolling and dragging.
Guest Author Bio:
Malcolm Paine is a web developer who has been working with HTML and JavaScript for the past fifteen years. Being a recognized expert, Malcolm has worked closely with many top website designing firms and has helped them optimize their sites for better user experiences.
It is a guest article by Malcolm Paine about JQuery. To write guest posts for us, please visit the link below.
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