Introduction to jQuery

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Short description

jQuery is a fast, small JavaScript library that simplifies DOM selection, events, effects, and AJAX. This series covers CDN/local setup, selectors, events, effects, DOM/traversing, forms, AJAX/REST, WordPress usage, plugins/UI, and a complete AJAX-based final project.

Steps

1. Include jQuery and write a ready handler.
2. Practice selectors, events, and AJAX.
3. Build the final AJAX application.

Learning path

Setup + syntax + ready()
Selectors + events + effects
DOM + traversing + forms
AJAX + JSON + PHP/WP
Plugins + UI + performance
Final AJAX web application