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Introduction to jQuery
What is jQuery?
Benefits of using jQuery
Including jQuery in web projects (CDN vs local file)
Compatibility and browser support
2. jQuery Syntax
Basic jQuery syntax: Selector + Action
jQuery’s $ function
Selecting HTML elements with jQuery
o By element, class, ID
o Using * (wildcard) selectors
Selecting multiple elements
Chaining methods in jQuery
3. jQuery Selectors
Basic selectors (#id, .class, element)
Attribute selectors ([type='text'], [href^='https'])
Pseudo-class selectors (:first, :last, :even, :odd, etc.)
Context-based selectors
Descendant, child, and sibling selectors
find() and children() methods
4. Manipulating DOM Elements
Getting and setting content (.html(), .text())
Modifying attributes (.attr(), .removeAttr(), .prop())
Adding and removing classes (.addClass(), .removeClass(), .toggleClass())
Setting inline styles (.css())
Cloning, inserting, and appending elements
(.clone(), .append(), .prepend())
Removing elements from the DOM (.remove(), .empty())
5. Event Handling in jQuery
Binding events with .on() and .off()
Event delegation and event bubbling
Common events (click, hover, focus, blur, keydown, submit, etc.)
Custom events in jQuery
Stopping event propagation (.stopPropagation(), .preventDefault())
.mouseenter() vs .mouseover(), .mouseleave() vs .mouseout()
.focus() and .blur() events for form elements
6. AJAX with jQuery
Making AJAX requests using jQuery ($.ajax(), $.get(), $.post())
Handling JSON, XML, and HTML responses
Handling AJAX errors (error, fail, done, and always)
Sending data to the server ($.param())
Sending JSON with AJAX
Using jQuery to update the DOM after an AJAX request
Using $.getJSON() and $.getScript() methods
7. jQuery Animations and Effects
Basic animations (.show(), .hide(), .toggle())
Sliding effects (.slideUp(), .slideDown(), .slideToggle())
Fading effects (.fadeIn(), .fadeOut(), .fadeToggle())
Custom animations with .animate()
Chaining animations
Animating CSS properties with jQuery
Queueing animations and effects
8. jQuery UI
What is jQuery UI and its use?
jQuery UI components:
o Datepicker
o Accordion
o Tabs
o Dialog boxes
o Sliders
o Autocomplete
Using jQuery UI widgets
jQuery UI themes and styling
9. jQuery Plugins
Introduction to jQuery plugins
Installing and using jQuery plugins
Creating custom jQuery plugins
Popular jQuery plugins (e.g., Lightbox, Carousels, Form validation, etc.)
10. Traversing the DOM with jQuery
.parent(), .children(), .find(), .siblings()
.next(), .prev(), .first(), .last()
.closest(), .parents(), .nextAll(), .prevAll()
.filter(), .not(), .is() for filtering elements
11. jQuery Effects & Transitions
Slide/expand/collapse effects
Fade in/out effects
Showing and hiding elements with animation
Animation queue system
Repeating animations (.queue(), .dequeue())
12. jQuery and CSS3 Transitions
Working with CSS3 transitions using jQuery
Integrating jQuery and CSS for smooth animations
Combining jQuery’s .animate() with CSS transitions for advanced effects
13. jQuery and Form Handling
Form submission with AJAX
Getting and setting form values (.val(), .serialize(), .serializeArray())
Disabling/enabling form fields
Form validation (using custom logic or plugins)
Preventing form submission and preventing default behavior
Handling multi-step forms with jQuery
14. jQuery Deferred and Promises
Understanding deferred objects in jQuery
Working with promises in jQuery
Creating and using custom promises
Handling multiple AJAX requests with promises
15. jQuery Mobile
Introduction to jQuery Mobile framework
Creating mobile-friendly UI with jQuery Mobile
Working with touch events and mobile interactions
Responsive design with jQuery Mobile
Creating mobile-optimized web applications
16. jQuery Utilities
.extend() method for object merging
$.each() for iterating over arrays and objects
$.grep() for filtering arrays
$.map() for transforming arrays
$.inArray() for searching in an array
$.isArray(), $.isFunction(), $.isEmptyObject(), and other type checking
methods
Working with JSON data ($.parseJSON())
17. jQuery Performance Optimization
Reducing DOM manipulation
Using .live(), .delegate() for event delegation
Using $.proxy() to avoid function scope issues
Minimizing the use of global selectors
Caching selectors and DOM elements
Limiting animations and transitions for performance
18. Mobile Web Development with jQuery
Best practices for mobile-first design with jQuery
Touch event handling with jQuery
Responsive web design techniques
jQuery and responsive media queries
19. jQuery in MVC (Model-View-Controller) Frameworks
Using jQuery with backend frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Ruby on Rails)
Handling AJAX calls and updating UI in MVC
Front-end integration with MVC patterns using jQuery
20. jQuery Best Practices
Organizing jQuery code
Writing efficient and readable code
Avoiding memory leaks with jQuery
Using jQuery in a modular way (separating logic and DOM
manipulation)
Debugging jQuery code with browser dev tools
21. jQuery with DataTables
Introduction to jQuery DataTables plugin
Implementing sorting, filtering, and pagination
Handling dynamic data in DataTables with AJAX
Customizing DataTables using jQuery
22. jQuery and Web APIs
Fetching data using Web APIs (e.g., Weather API, Google Maps API) with
jQuery
Handling JSON, XML, and other API response formats
Creating dynamic content based on external API data
23. jQuery with External Libraries
Integrating jQuery with external libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, FontAwesome,
etc.)
Using jQuery with charting libraries (e.g., Chart.js, D3.js)
24. jQuery in SEO
Importance of jQuery for SEO
Optimizing jQuery for search engine crawling
Best practices for search engine optimization with jQuery-based sites
25. jQuery with Version Control (Git)
Version control with jQuery in a collaborative project
Git workflows for working with jQuery-based projects
Handling jQuery in front-end repositories