Syllabus - jQuery

jQuery is a fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library. It simplifies things like HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation, making it much easier to use JavaScript on your website. This syllabus covers the essential and advanced topics of jQuery.

Session 1 – Introduction to jQuery

  • What is jQuery?
  • Setting Up jQuery
  • Including jQuery in HTML: CDN, Download, and npm
  • Basic jQuery Syntax and Selectors
  • Document Ready Function

Session 2 – jQuery Selectors and Events

  • jQuery Selectors: ID, Class, Element, Attribute
  • Event Handling: click, hover, change, etc.
  • Event Delegation and Event Object
  • Binding and Unbinding Events
  • Handling Keyboard and Mouse Events

Session 3 – jQuery Effects and Animations

  • Showing and Hiding Elements
  • Fading Effects: fadeIn, fadeOut, fadeToggle
  • Sliding Effects: slideUp, slideDown, slideToggle
  • Custom Animations with animate()
  • Stopping Animations

Session 4 – jQuery DOM Manipulation

  • Getting and Setting Content: text(), html(), val()
  • Adding and Removing Elements: append(), prepend(), remove()
  • Manipulating CSS with jQuery: css(), addClass(), removeClass()
  • jQuery Traversing: parent(), children(), siblings()
  • Cloning and Replacing Elements

Session 5 – jQuery AJAX

  • Introduction to AJAX with jQuery
  • Using $.ajax() for Server Requests
  • Handling JSON Data with jQuery
  • Working with $.get(), $.post()
  • Error Handling in AJAX Requests

Session 6 – jQuery Plugins

  • Understanding jQuery Plugins
  • Finding and Using Popular jQuery Plugins
  • Creating a Simple jQuery Plugin
  • Working with jQuery UI
  • Extending jQuery Functionality

Session 7 – jQuery Form Validation

  • Form Validation Concepts
  • Using jQuery Validate Plugin
  • Custom Validation Rules and Messages
  • Handling Form Submission with jQuery
  • Real-Time Form Validation

Session 8 – Advanced jQuery Techniques

  • Chaining jQuery Methods
  • Deferred and Promises in jQuery
  • Advanced Event Handling with .on()
  • Handling Dynamic Content with jQuery
  • Optimizing jQuery Code for Performance

Session 9 – jQuery UI and Widgets

  • Introduction to jQuery UI
  • Using jQuery UI Widgets: Datepicker, Dialog, etc.
  • Working with jQuery UI Effects
  • Customizing jQuery UI Themes
  • Building Custom Widgets with jQuery UI

Session 10 – jQuery Mobile

  • Introduction to jQuery Mobile
  • Setting Up jQuery Mobile
  • Creating Mobile-Friendly Pages
  • Working with jQuery Mobile Components
  • Customizing jQuery Mobile Themes

Session 11 – jQuery Project: Building a Dynamic Web Application

  • Project Planning and Setup
  • Implementing jQuery for Dynamic UI
  • Working with AJAX and Server Data
  • Enhancing UX with jQuery Effects and Animations
  • Testing and Debugging
  • Deploying the Application

Session 12 – jQuery Best Practices and Optimization

  • Best Practices for jQuery Development
  • Code Organization and Modularity
  • Performance Optimization Techniques
  • Minification and Compression
  • Security Considerations in jQuery