In jQuery Mobile there are two ways to structure webpages for jQuery Mobile: incorporate all the pages in the same file, or create separate files for each page like a typical website. Understanding the different page template types is the foundation for customizing a number of different page-related functionalities. In addition to learning about the […]
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Create a custom jQuery plug-in
Extend the jQuery library with your own reusable code jQuery is a powerful library that delivers all of the core functions you need when developing a JavaScript project. However, sometimes it’s necessary to extend the core functions with custom code that helps you be more productive. In this article, learn how to create a custom […]
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The power of parallax processing Parallax processing is an exciting way to animate graphic layers on the web using arrow keys or mouse movement. In this article, learn how to create a parallax environment using jQuery and HTML5. Follow along with an example that shows how to create and animate a graphic using layers. Introduction […]
Read moreWorking with Pages in jQuery Mobile
Working with Pages in jQuery Mobile. With most of the heavy lifting being done by the framework it’s easy to focus on the results of the website being built. In this excerpt from jQuery Mobile Develop and Design, Kris Hadlock explains the internal functionality behind how pages work in jQuery Mobile so you can get […]
Read moreUsing UI components in jQuery Mobile
Many UI components are available in the jQuery Mobile framework. This article provides a high-level overview of each element and how you can use it in a mobile website. It touches on specific UI components, explains the reasons to use them, and provides code examples of their use in a mobile website. The jQuery Mobile […]
Read moreUsing the jQuery Mobile API
The jQuery Mobile API provides an extra level of control over the customization of your mobile website. Everything from the custom setup of global options to hooking into interaction events and working with exposed methods is possible with the API and is covered in this article. By the end of this article, you will know […]
Read moreCreate custom jQuery mobile themes
The high adoption rate of smartphones and tablet devices is ultimately increasing the demand for mobile web developers and designers. The jQuery Mobile framework lets you create mobile web experiences that rival the results of native application development by providing instant access to applications and websites via the web browser rather than making users download […]
Read moreCreate customizable web interfaces with the jQuery UI and Ajax
Today, websites are more customizable than ever, allowing users to alter their space and personalize it to their liking. Personalized home or dashboard pages, such as iGoogle, MyYahoo!, and MyAOL, have become increasingly common, and similar functionality is even being incorporated into most web applications. The jQuery library has made it simple to write complex […]
Read moreImprove Ajax development with jQuery
Learn how to apply basic Asynchronous JavaScript + XML (Ajax) techniques in jQuery, such as making a request; handling success and error responses; and parsing the results from JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), XML, HTML, and dynamic PHP data sets. It’s no surprise that Ajax is a great way to enhance a web application. However, sometimes […]
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