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Introduction to jQuery

 

What You Should Already Know

Before diving into jQuery, it's essential to have a solid understanding of the following:

  • HTML: The structure and elements of web pages.
  • CSS: Styling and formatting web elements.
  • JavaScript: The programming language used to create dynamic web content.

What is jQuery?

jQuery is a powerful JavaScript library that simplifies common web development tasks. It provides a more concise and efficient way to manipulate HTML elements, handle events, and create dynamic web applications.

Adding the jQuery Library to Your Pages

To use jQuery in your web pages, you need to include the jQuery library file. There are two primary methods:

  1. Downloading and Hosting Locally:
    • Download the jQuery library file from the official jQuery website (https://jquery.com/).
    • Place the file in your project's directory.
    • Include the file in your HTML document using the <script> tag:

HTML

<script src="jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>

  1. Using a CDN (Content Delivery Network):
    • Include the jQuery library file directly from a CDN:

 

HTML

<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.0/jquery.min.js"></script>

 

Basic jQuery Example

Here's a simple example demonstrating how to use jQuery to change the text of an element:

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>

<html>

<head>

  <title>jQuery Example</title>

  <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.0/jquery.min.js"></script>  

 

</head>

<body>

  <p id="myParagraph">This is the original text.</p>

 

  <script>

    $(document).ready(function() {

      $("#myParagraph").text("This is the new text.");

    });

  </script>

</body>

</html>

 

Downloading jQuery

To download the jQuery library, visit the official jQuery website (https://jquery.com/) and click the "Download" button. Choose the desired version and download the compressed (.min.js) file.

Alternatives to Downloading

Instead of downloading jQuery, you can use a CDN like Google Hosted Libraries or a package manager like npm or yarn. This can improve performance and reduce maintenance overhead.

jQuery Syntax

jQuery uses a selector-based syntax. Selectors are used to target specific HTML elements. For example, $("#myParagraph") selects the element with the ID "myParagraph".

The Document Ready Function

The $(document).ready() function ensures that jQuery code is executed only after the entire HTML document has been loaded. This prevents errors that might occur if jQuery attempts to manipulate elements that haven't yet been created.

How to Use Custom Scripts

To include your own custom JavaScript code, create a separate .js file and include it in your HTML document using the <script> tag:

HTML

<script src="my-script.js"></script>

 

Using Multiple Libraries

If you need to use multiple JavaScript libraries, ensure that they don't conflict with each other. You can use jQuery's noConflict() method to avoid naming conflicts:

 

JavaScript

 

(function($) {

  // Your jQuery code here

})(jQuery);

This wraps your jQuery code in a function that takes the jQuery object as an argument, preventing conflicts with other libraries.

*Let's break down the basics of jQuery with a focus on common JavaScript concepts like strings, numbers, booleans, objects, arrays, functions, arguments, scope, and built-in functions. jQuery is a fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies things like HTML document traversal and manipulation, event handling, and animation.

jQuery – Basics

 

1. Strings

Definition: A string is a sequence of characters used for storing and manipulating text.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Selecting an element with jQuery and changing its text
$('#myElement').text('Hello, world!');  // 'Hello, world!' is a string
 

2. Numbers

Definition: A number is a numeric value used for calculations or measurements.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Changing the width of an element
$('#myElement').width(100);  // 100 is a number
 

3. Boolean

Definition: A boolean represents a true or false value.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Checking if an element is visible
if ($('#myElement').is(':visible')) {
    console.log('Element is visible.');
} else {
    console.log('Element is not visible.');
}
 

4. Objects

Definition: An object is a collection of properties and methods.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Using a jQuery object to manipulate elements
var $element = $('#myElement');  // $element is a jQuery object (which is also an object)
$element.css('color', 'red');  // Using a method of the jQuery object
 

5. Arrays

Definition: An array is a list-like object used to store multiple values in a single variable.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Creating an array of jQuery objects
var $elements = [$('#first'), $('#second'), $('#third')];
$elements.forEach(function($elem) {
    $elem.css('font-size', '20px');
});
 

6. Functions

Definition: A function is a block of code designed to perform a particular task.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Defining and using a function to change the background color
function changeBackgroundColor(color) {
    $('#myElement').css('background-color', color);
}
changeBackgroundColor('blue');
 

7. Arguments

Definition: Arguments are the values passed into a function when it is called.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Function with arguments
function setElementText(selector, text) {
    $(selector).text(text);
}
setElementText('#myElement', 'New Text');  // '#myElement' and 'New Text' are arguments
 

8. Scope

Definition: Scope refers to the context in which variables and functions are accessible.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// Variable inside a function has local scope
function showAlert() {
    var message = 'Hello, jQuery!';
    alert(message);  // message is accessible here
}
// message is not accessible outside this function
 

9. Built-in Functions

Definition: Built-in functions are pre-defined functions provided by JavaScript or jQuery.

Example in jQuery:

Javascript
 
// jQuery built-in function .fadeIn()
$('#myElement').fadeIn(1000);  // Fades in the element over 1000 milliseconds
 
// JavaScript built-in function .toUpperCase()
var text = 'hello';
var upperText = text.toUpperCase();  // 'HELLO' is the result
 

Summary

  • Strings: Text values, manipulated using jQuery methods like .text().
  • Numbers: Numeric values used in methods like .width().
  • Boolean: True/false values used in conditionals and checks.
  • Objects: Collections of properties/methods, such as jQuery objects.
  • Arrays: Lists of items, including jQuery objects.
  • Functions: Blocks of code that perform tasks, can take arguments.
  • Arguments: Values passed into functions.
  • Scope: Context of variable and function access.
  • Built-in Functions: Predefined functions from JavaScript or jQuery.

*jQuery selectors are a powerful way to target HTML elements for manipulation. Here’s a comprehensive guide on using selectors in jQuery, including CSS element selectors, ID selectors, class selectors, universal selectors, and multiple element selectors, as well as a brief explanation of callback functions.

jQuery – Selectors

 

1. How to Use Selectors?

Definition: Selectors are patterns used to select elements in an HTML document.

Usage: jQuery selectors are similar to CSS selectors and are used to find and manipulate HTML elements. They are passed as arguments to jQuery functions.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Select all paragraphs and change their text color to blue
$('p').css('color', 'blue');

In this example, $('p') selects all <p> elements in the document and applies a CSS style.

2. jQuery – CSS Element Selector and ID Selector

CSS Element Selector:

  • Definition: Targets elements based on their HTML tag name.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Selects all <div> elements and hides them
$('div').hide();

ID Selector:

  • Definition: Targets an element based on its id attribute. IDs should be unique within a page.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Selects the element with id="header" and changes its background color to gray
$('#header').css('background-color', 'gray');
 

3. jQuery – CSS Element Class Selector and Universal Selector

CSS Element Class Selector:

  • Definition: Targets elements based on their class attribute.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Selects all elements with the class "highlight" and sets their font size to 18px
$('.highlight').css('font-size', '18px');

Universal Selector:

  • Definition: Selects all elements in the document.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Selects all elements and sets their border to 1px solid black
('*').css('border', '1px solid black');
 

4. jQuery – CSS Multiple Elements E, F, G Selector

Definition: Allows you to select multiple types of elements or classes in one selector.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Selects all <p>, <div>, and elements with the class "special" and hides them
$('p, div, .special').hide();

In this example, $('p, div, .special') combines multiple selectors to target <p>, <div>, and any elements with the class special.

5. jQuery Callback Functions

Definition: A callback function is a function passed into another function as an argument, which is then executed inside the outer function.

Usage in jQuery: Callbacks are often used to perform actions after an animation or AJAX request completes.

Example:

Javascript
 
// Example with animation callback
$('#myElement').fadeOut(1000, function() {
    // This function is called after the fadeOut is complete
    alert('Fade out complete!');
});

In this example, fadeOut() takes two arguments: the duration of the fade-out effect and a callback function that shows an alert once the fading effect finishes.

Summary

  1. CSS Element Selector: Selects elements based on their tag name, e.g., $('p').
  2. ID Selector: Selects an element based on its unique id, e.g., $('#header').
  3. CSS Class Selector: Targets elements with a specific class, e.g., $('.highlight').
  4. Universal Selector: Selects all elements in the document, e.g., $(' *').
  5. Multiple Elements Selector: Combines multiple selectors to target different elements, e.g., $('p, div, .special').
  6. Callback Functions: Functions executed after an action (like animation) completes, e.g., in fadeOut().

*In jQuery, DOM attributes refer to the properties of HTML elements that define their behavior and appearance. Understanding how to get and set these attributes is crucial for dynamic web development. Here's a detailed explanation of how to work with DOM attributes using jQuery, including examples for both getting and setting attribute values.

jQuery – DOM Attributes

 

1. Get Attribute Value

Definition: Getting an attribute value involves retrieving the value of an attribute from an HTML element.

Method: .attr()

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).attr(attributeName);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target the desired element.
  • attributeName: The name of the attribute whose value you want to retrieve.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Get Attribute Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <a id="myLink" href="https://example.com">Example</a>
            var hrefValue = $('#myLink').attr('href');
            alert('The href attribute value is: ' + hrefValue); // Displays: "https://example.com"
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <a id="myLink" href="https://example.com">Example</a>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#myLink').attr('href') retrieves the value of the href attribute from the <a> element with the ID myLink.

2. Set Attribute Value

Definition: Setting an attribute value involves assigning a new value to an attribute of an HTML element.

Method: .attr()

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).attr(attributeName, value);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target the desired element.
  • attributeName: The name of the attribute you want to set.
  • value: The new value to assign to the attribute.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Set Attribute Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <img id="myImage" src="image1.jpg" alt="Image 1">
            $('#myImage').attr('src', 'image2.jpg'); // Change the src attribute to 'image2.jpg'
            $('#myImage').attr('alt', 'Image 2');   // Change the alt attribute to 'Image 2'
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <img id="myImage" src="image1.jpg" alt="Image 1">
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#myImage').attr('src', 'image2.jpg') sets the src attribute of the <img> element to image2.jpg, and $('#myImage').attr('alt', 'Image 2') changes the alt attribute to Image 2.

Summary

·         Get Attribute Value: Use .attr(attributeName) to retrieve the value of an attribute from an element. Example: $('#myLink').attr('href') retrieves the href attribute value of the link.

·         Set Attribute Value: Use .attr(attributeName, value) to set a new value for an attribute on an element. Example: $('#myImage').attr('src', 'image2.jpg') changes the src attribute of the image.

*jQuery offers a powerful suite of methods for traversing and manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM). DOM traversing refers to the ability to navigate through and select elements in the HTML structure based on their relationships, index, and filtering criteria. Here’s a detailed explanation of key jQuery DOM traversing techniques, including finding elements by index, filtering elements, locating descendant elements, and an overview of common jQuery DOM traversing methods.

jQuery – DOM Traversing

 

1. Find Elements by Index

Definition: Finding elements by index involves selecting an element based on its position in a set of matched elements.

Method: .eq()

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).eq(index);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target a set of elements.
  • index: The zero-based index of the element to retrieve.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Find by Index Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <ul><li>Item 1</li><li>Item 2</li><li>Item 3</li></ul>
            var secondItem = $('li').eq(1); // Get the second <li> element (index 1)
            secondItem.css('color', 'red'); // Change its text color to red
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <ul>
        <li>Item 1</li>
        <li>Item 2</li>
        <li>Item 3</li>
    </ul>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('li').eq(1) selects the second <li> element from the list and changes its text color to red.

2. Filtering out Elements

Definition: Filtering involves narrowing down a set of elements based on specific criteria.

Method: .filter()

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).filter(filterSelector);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target a set of elements.
  • filterSelector: A selector or function to filter elements.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Filter Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <ul><li class="active">Item 1</li><li>Item 2</li><li class="active">Item 3</li></ul>
            var activeItems = $('li').filter('.active'); // Filter to get only <li> elements with class "active"
            activeItems.css('font-weight', 'bold'); // Change the font weight of filtered items
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <ul>
        <li class="active">Item 1</li>
        <li>Item 2</li>
        <li class="active">Item 3</li>
    </ul>
</body>
</html>

Here, $('li').filter('.active') selects only the <li> elements that have the class active and sets their font weight to bold.

3. Locating Descendant Elements

Definition: Locating descendant elements involves finding elements that are nested within a parent element.

Method: .find()

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).find(descendantSelector);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target a parent element.
  • descendantSelector: A selector to find child elements within the parent.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Find Descendant Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <div id="parent"><p>Child 1</p><p>Child 2</p></div>
            var children = $('#parent').find('p'); // Find all <p> elements inside the #parent <div>
            children.css('color', 'green'); // Change their text color to green
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="parent">
        <p>Child 1</p>
        <p>Child 2</p>
    </div>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#parent').find('p') selects all <p> elements inside the <div> with the ID parent and changes their text color to green.

jQuery DOM Traversing Methods

Here are some common jQuery DOM traversing methods:

1.     .children(): Selects the direct children of the matched element(s).

Javascript
 
$('#parent').children('p'); // Selects <p> elements that are direct children of #parent

2.     .parent(): Selects the immediate parent of the matched element(s).

Javascript
 
$('p').parent(); // Selects the parent of all <p> elements

3.     .siblings(): Selects all sibling elements of the matched element(s).

Javascript
 
$('#child').siblings(); // Selects all siblings of the element with ID #child

4.     .prev(): Selects the previous sibling of the matched element(s).

Javascript
 
$('#child').prev(); // Selects the previous sibling of the element with ID #child

5.     .next(): Selects the next sibling of the matched element(s).

Javascript
 
$('#child').next(); // Selects the next sibling of the element with ID #child

6.     .closest(): Selects the closest ancestor element that matches the selector.

Javascript
 
$('#child').closest('div'); // Selects the closest <div> ancestor of the element with ID #child

7.     .parents(): Selects all ancestors of the matched element(s).

Javascript
 
$('#child').parents(); // Selects all ancestors of the element with ID #child

8.     .each(): Iterates over a jQuery collection, executing a function for each element.

Javascript
 
$('li').each(function(index) {
    console.log('Item ' + index + ': ' + $(this).text());
});
 

Summary

  • Find Elements by Index: Use .eq(index) to select an element by its index in a set.
  • Filtering out Elements: Use .filter(selector) to narrow down elements based on specific criteria.
  • Locating Descendant Elements: Use .find(selector) to get all descendants that match a selector.
  • Common Methods: .children(), .parent(), .siblings(), .prev(), .next(), .closest(), .parents(), and .each() are useful for traversing the DOM.

*jQuery provides a range of methods for manipulating the CSS properties of HTML elements. This allows for dynamic styling changes directly from JavaScript. Below is a detailed explanation of jQuery’s CSS methods, including applying single and multiple CSS properties, and setting element width and height, along with examples to illustrate their use.

jQuery – CSS Methods

 

1. Apply CSS Properties and Multiple CSS Properties

Definition: The css() method is used to get or set CSS properties of HTML elements.

Syntax for Getting CSS Properties:

Javascript
 
$(selector).css(propertyName);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target the desired element.
  • propertyName: The name of the CSS property to retrieve.

Syntax for Setting CSS Properties:

Javascript
 
$(selector).css(propertyName, value);
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target the desired element.
  • propertyName: The name of the CSS property to set.
  • value: The value to assign to the property.

Syntax for Setting Multiple CSS Properties:

Javascript
 
$(selector).css({ propertyName1: value1, propertyName2: value2, ... });
  • selector: A jQuery selector to target the desired element.
  • propertyName1, propertyName2, ...: Names of the CSS properties to set.
  • value1, value2, ...: Values to assign to the properties.

Example 1: Applying a Single CSS Property

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Apply CSS Property Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <p id="text">Hello World!</p>
            $('#text').css('color', 'blue'); // Change the text color to blue
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <p id="text">Hello World!</p>
</body>
</html>

Example 2: Applying Multiple CSS Properties

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Multiple CSS Properties Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <div id="box">Styled Box</div>
            $('#box').css({
                'background-color': 'yellow',
                'border': '2px solid black',
                'padding': '10px'
            }); // Apply multiple CSS properties
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="box">Styled Box</div>
</body>
</html>

2. Setting Element Width & Height

Definition: Use the css() method to get or set the width and height of an element.

Syntax for Getting Width/Height:

Javascript
 
$(selector).css('width');
$(selector).css('height');

Syntax for Setting Width/Height:

Javascript
 
$(selector).css('width', value);
$(selector).css('height', value);
  • value: The value for the width or height, which can be specified in pixels, percentages, or other units.

Example: Setting Element Width and Height

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Width and Height Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <div id="box">Resize Me!</div>
            $('#box').css({
                'width': '200px',
                'height': '100px',
                'background-color': 'lightblue'
            }); // Set width and height of the box
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="box">Resize Me!</div>
</body>
</html>
 

jQuery CSS Methods Overview

1.     .css(propertyName): Get the value of a CSS property.

Javascript
 
var color = $('#text').css('color'); // Gets the color of the #text element

2.     .css(propertyName, value): Set a single CSS property.

Javascript
 
$('#text').css('color', 'red'); // Sets the color of the #text element to red

3.     .css({ propertyName1: value1, propertyName2: value2, ... }): Set multiple CSS properties.

Javascript
 
$('#text').css({
    'color': 'green',
    'font-size': '20px',
    'margin': '10px'
}); // Sets multiple CSS properties at once

4.     .width(value): Set or get the width of an element. value is optional; if omitted, it returns the current width.

Javascript
 
$('#box').width(300); // Sets the width of #box to 300 pixels

5.     .height(value): Set or get the height of an element. value is optional; if omitted, it returns the current height.

Javascript
 
$('#box').height(150); // Sets the height of #box to 150 pixels
 

Summary

  • Apply CSS Properties: Use .css(propertyName, value) to set a single CSS property and .css({ propertyName1: value1, propertyName2: value2, ... }) to set multiple properties.
  • Setting Width & Height: Use .css('width', value) and .css('height', value) to set dimensions, or .width(value) and .height(value) for easier handling of width and height.

*jQuery provides a robust set of methods for manipulating the DOM (Document Object Model), allowing you to dynamically alter the content, structure, and behavior of your web pages. Here’s a detailed explanation of jQuery’s DOM manipulation methods, including content manipulation, element replacement, removal, insertion, event handling, and a look at event attributes.

jQuery – DOM Manipulation Methods

 

1. Content Manipulation

Definition: Content manipulation involves changing the text or HTML content of an element.

Methods:

  • .text(): Gets or sets the text content of an element.
  • .html(): Gets or sets the HTML content of an element.

Example:

 
Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Content Manipulation Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <p id="message">Old message</p>
            $('#message').text('New text message'); // Change the text content
            $('#message').html('<strong>New HTML message</strong>'); // Change the HTML content
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <p id="message">Old message</p>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#message').text('New text message') changes the text of the <p> element, while $('#message').html('<strong>New HTML message</strong>') replaces it with new HTML content.

2. DOM Element Replacement

Definition: DOM element replacement involves replacing an existing element with new content.

Method:

  • .replaceWith(newContent): Replaces the selected element(s) with new content.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Element Replacement Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <div id="oldDiv">Old content</div>
            $('#oldDiv').replaceWith('<div id="newDiv">New content</div>'); // Replace the old <div> with new <div>
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="oldDiv">Old content</div>
</body>
</html>

Here, $('#oldDiv').replaceWith('<div id="newDiv">New content</div>') replaces the <div> with ID oldDiv with a new <div> containing different content.

3. Removing DOM Elements

Definition: Removing DOM elements involves deleting elements from the document.

Method:

  • .remove(): Removes the selected element(s) from the DOM.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Remove Element Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="removeButton">Remove Me</button>
            $('#removeButton').remove(); // Remove the button from the DOM
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="removeButton">Remove Me</button>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#removeButton').remove() removes the button with ID removeButton from the page.

4. Inserting DOM Elements

Definition: Inserting DOM elements involves adding new elements into the document.

Methods:

  • .append(content): Adds content to the end of each selected element.
  • .prepend(content): Adds content to the beginning of each selected element.
  • .before(content): Inserts content before each selected element.
  • .after(content): Inserts content after each selected element.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Insert Element Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <ul id="list"><li>Item 1</li></ul>
            $('#list').append('<li>Item 2</li>');  // Add <li> to the end of the list
            $('#list').prepend('<li>Item 0</li>'); // Add <li> to the beginning of the list
            $('#list li:first').before('<li>Item -1</li>'); // Insert <li> before the first item
            $('#list li:last').after('<li>Item 3</li>');  // Insert <li> after the last item
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <ul id="list">
        <li>Item 1</li>
    </ul>
</body>
</html>

In this example:

  • $('#list').append('<li>Item 2</li>') adds an item to the end of the list.
  • $('#list').prepend('<li>Item 0</li>') adds an item to the beginning of the list.
  • $('#list li:first').before('<li>Item -1</li>') inserts an item before the first list item.
  • $('#list li:last').after('<li>Item 3</li>') inserts an item after the last list item.

jQuery Event Handling Methods

 

1. Binding Event Handlers

Definition: Binding event handlers involves attaching functions to events so they are executed when the event occurs.

Method:

  • .on(eventType, function): Attaches an event handler function for one or more events.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Event Binding Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="myButton">Click Me</button>
            $('#myButton').on('click', function() {
                alert('Button clicked!');
            }); // Bind a click event to the button
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="myButton">Click Me</button>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#myButton').on('click', function() { ... }) binds a click event to the button, which triggers an alert when clicked.

2. Removing Event Handlers

Definition: Removing event handlers involves detaching functions from events so they no longer execute.

Method:

  • .off(eventType, function): Removes event handlers that were attached with .on().

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Event Removal Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            function handleClick() {
                alert('Button clicked!');
            }
            // HTML: <button id="myButton">Click Me</button>
            $('#myButton').on('click', handleClick); // Bind click event
            $('#removeButton').on('click', function() {
                $('#myButton').off('click', handleClick); // Remove click event handler
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="myButton">Click Me</button>
    <button id="removeButton">Remove Click Event</button>
</body>
</html>

In this example, $('#myButton').off('click', handleClick) removes the click event handler from the button.

3. Event Types

Definition: Event types refer to the various types of events you can bind to, such as click, submit, mouseover, etc.

Examples:

  • click: Triggered when an element is clicked.
  • mouseover: Triggered when the mouse pointer moves over an element.
  • submit: Triggered when a form is submitted.

Example:

 

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Event Types Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="myButton">Click Me</button><input type="text" id="myInput">
            $('#myButton').on('mouseover', function() {
                $(this).css('background-color', 'yellow'); // Change background color on mouse over
            });
            $('#myInput').on('focus', function() {
                $(this).css('border', '2px solid blue'); // Change border on focus
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="myButton">Click Me</button>
    <input type="text" id="myInput" placeholder="Focus on me">
</body>
</html>

In this example:

  • $('#myButton').on('mouseover', ...) handles the mouseover event.
  • $('#myInput').on('focus', ...) handles the focus event.

4. The Event Object and Attributes

Definition: The event object provides information about the event and its attributes, such as the target element, type of event, and additional properties.

Accessing Event Object:

  • event.target: The element that triggered the event.
  • event.type: The type of event (e.g., 'click', 'mouseover').

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Event Object Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button class="myButton">Click Me</button>
            $('.myButton').on('click', function(event) {
                alert('Event Type: ' + event.type + '\nEvent Target: ' + event.target.tagName);
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button class="myButton">Click Me</button>
</body>
</html>

In this example, the event object is used to display the type of event and the tag name of the target element when the button is clicked.

Summary

  • Content Manipulation: Use .text() to set or get text content, and .html() for HTML content.
  • DOM Element Replacement: Use .replaceWith() to replace elements.
  • Removing DOM Elements: Use .remove() to delete elements from the DOM.
  • Inserting DOM Elements: Use .append(), .prepend(), .before(), and .after() to add new elements.
  • Binding Event Handlers: Use .on() to attach event handlers.
  • Removing Event Handlers: Use .off() to detach event handlers.
  • Event Types: Handle various events like click, mouseover, submit, etc.
  • Event Object: Access event details using properties like event.target and event.type.

*jQuery provides a set of methods to create visual effects and animations on web pages. These effects can enhance user experience by adding dynamic behavior to elements. Here’s a detailed explanation of jQuery’s effect methods, including hide and show, toggle, slide, fade, and custom animations, along with examples.

jQuery – Effects

 

1. jQuery Effect Methods: Hide and Show

Definition: The hide() and show() methods are used to hide and show elements, respectively. They modify the CSS display property.

Methods:

  • .hide(duration, complete): Hides the selected elements with an optional duration and callback function.
  • .show(duration, complete): Shows the selected elements with an optional duration and callback function.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).hide(duration, complete);
$(selector).show(duration, complete);
  • duration: Optional. Specifies the duration of the effect in milliseconds or a predefined string like "slow" or "fast".
  • complete: Optional. A function to execute once the animation is complete.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Hide and Show Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="hideBtn">Hide</button><button id="showBtn">Show</button><div id="box">Content</div>
            $('#hideBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').hide('slow'); // Hide the box slowly
            });
            $('#showBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').show('fast'); // Show the box quickly
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="hideBtn">Hide</button>
    <button id="showBtn">Show</button>
    <div id="box">Content</div>
</body>
</html>

In this example, clicking the "Hide" button will hide the #box element with a slow animation, and clicking the "Show" button will display it with a fast animation.

2. jQuery Toggle

Definition: The toggle() method is used to toggle the visibility of elements. It alternates between hiding and showing an element.

Method:

  • .toggle(duration, complete): Toggles the visibility of the selected elements.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).toggle(duration, complete);

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Toggle Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="toggleBtn">Toggle</button><div id="box">Content</div>
            $('#toggleBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').toggle('slow'); // Toggle visibility of the box
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="toggleBtn">Toggle</button>
    <div id="box">Content</div>
</body>
</html>

In this example, clicking the "Toggle" button will toggle the visibility of the #box element with a slow animation.

3. jQuery Slide: slideDown, slideUp, slideToggle

Definition: Slide effects animate the height of an element to create a sliding motion.

Methods:

  • .slideDown(duration, complete): Slides down an element, making it visible.
  • .slideUp(duration, complete): Slides up an element, hiding it.
  • .slideToggle(duration, complete): Toggles between sliding down and sliding up.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).slideDown(duration, complete);
$(selector).slideUp(duration, complete);
$(selector).slideToggle(duration, complete);

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Slide Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="slideDownBtn">Slide Down</button><button id="slideUpBtn">Slide Up</button><button id="slideToggleBtn">Slide Toggle</button><div id="box">Content</div>
            $('#slideDownBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').slideDown('slow'); // Slide down the box
            });
            $('#slideUpBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').slideUp('slow'); // Slide up the box
            });
            $('#slideToggleBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').slideToggle('slow'); // Toggle slide effect
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="slideDownBtn">Slide Down</button>
    <button id="slideUpBtn">Slide Up</button>
    <button id="slideToggleBtn">Slide Toggle</button>
    <div id="box" style="display:none;">Content</div>
</body>
</html>

In this example:

  • Clicking "Slide Down" will make the #box visible with a sliding effect.
  • Clicking "Slide Up" will hide the #box with a sliding effect.
  • Clicking "Slide Toggle" will toggle between sliding down and sliding up.

4. jQuery Fade: fadeIn, fadeOut, fadeTo

Definition: Fade effects animate the opacity of an element.

Methods:

  • .fadeIn(duration, complete): Fades in an element, making it visible.
  • .fadeOut(duration, complete): Fades out an element, hiding it.
  • .fadeTo(duration, opacity, complete): Fades an element to a specified opacity.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).fadeIn(duration, complete);
$(selector).fadeOut(duration, complete);
$(selector).fadeTo(duration, opacity, complete);

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Fade Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="fadeInBtn">Fade In</button><button id="fadeOutBtn">Fade Out</button><button id="fadeToBtn">Fade To</button><div id="box">Content</div>
            $('#fadeInBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').fadeIn('slow'); // Fade in the box
            });
            $('#fadeOutBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').fadeOut('slow'); // Fade out the box
            });
            $('#fadeToBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').fadeTo('slow', 0.5); // Fade to 50% opacity
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="fadeInBtn">Fade In</button>
    <button id="fadeOutBtn">Fade Out</button>
    <button id="fadeToBtn">Fade To</button>
    <div id="box" style="display:none;">Content</div>
</body>
</html>

In this example:

  • Clicking "Fade In" will gradually make the #box visible.
  • Clicking "Fade Out" will gradually hide the #box.
  • Clicking "Fade To" will change the opacity of the #box to 50%.

5. jQuery Custom Animations

Definition: Custom animations allow for precise control over CSS properties and their transitions.

Method:

  • .animate(properties, duration, easing, complete): Creates a custom animation for one or more CSS properties.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).animate(properties, duration, easing, complete);
  • properties: An object of CSS properties and values to animate.
  • duration: Optional. Specifies the duration of the animation.
  • easing: Optional. Specifies the easing function (e.g., "swing", "linear").
  • complete: Optional. A function to execute once the animation is complete.

Example:

 

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Custom Animation Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="animateBtn">Animate</button><div id="box">Content</div>
            $('#animateBtn').click(function() {
                $('#box').animate({
                    width: '300px',
                    height: '150px',
                    opacity: 0.5
                }, 1000, 'swing', function() {
                    alert('Animation complete!');
                }); // Animate width, height, and opacity
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="animateBtn">Animate</button>
    <div id="box" style="width:100px; height:50px; background-color:blue;">Content</div>
</body>
</html>

In this example, clicking the "Animate" button will animate the #box element’s width, height, and opacity over 1 second, with a swing easing function. An alert box will appear once the animation is complete.

Summary

  • Hide and Show: Use .hide() and .show() to control the visibility of elements with optional animation durations.
  • Toggle: Use .toggle() to alternate between showing and hiding elements.
  • Slide: Use .slideDown(), .slideUp(), and .slideToggle() for slide animations.
  • Fade: Use .fadeIn(), .fadeOut(), and .fadeTo() for fade effects.
  • Custom Animations: Use .animate() to animate multiple CSS properties with custom durations and easing.

*AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a technology that allows you to send and retrieve data asynchronously without reloading the entire page. jQuery simplifies the use of AJAX with methods that make it easier to interact with remote resources. Below is a detailed explanation of the primary jQuery AJAX methods: .load(), .get(), .post(), and .ajax(), along with examples for each.

jQuery – AJAX

 

1. .load()

Definition: The .load() method loads data from a server and places the returned HTML into the selected element. It’s a shorthand for performing AJAX requests that retrieve and insert content into the DOM.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$(selector).load(url, data, callback);
  • url: The URL from which to load data.
  • data: Optional. Data to send to the server (as a query string or object).
  • callback: Optional. A function to execute when the load request completes.

Example:

 
Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>jQuery .load() Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <div id="content"></div><button id="loadContent">Load Content</button>
            $('#loadContent').click(function() {
                $('#content').load('content.html'); // Load content from 'content.html' into #content
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="content"></div>
    <button id="loadContent">Load Content</button>
</body>
</html>

Explanation: When the "Load Content" button is clicked, the content from content.html is loaded into the #content div. This file should contain HTML content that will be inserted into the div.

2. .get()

Definition: The .get() method is used to perform an HTTP GET request to retrieve data from the server.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$.get(url, data, callback);
  • url: The URL to request data from.
  • data: Optional. Data to send to the server (as a query string or object).
  • callback: Optional. A function to execute if the request succeeds. This function receives the data returned by the server.

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>jQuery .get() Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="fetchData">Fetch Data</button><div id="data"></div>
            $('#fetchData').click(function() {
                $.get('data.json', function(response) {
                    $('#data').html(response.message); // Assume 'data.json' contains { "message": "Hello, World!" }
                });
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="fetchData">Fetch Data</button>
    <div id="data"></div>
</body>
</html>

Explanation: When the "Fetch Data" button is clicked, an HTTP GET request is made to data.json. The response is expected to be a JSON object with a message property, which is then displayed inside the #data div.

3. .post()

Definition: The .post() method is used to perform an HTTP POST request to send data to the server.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$.post(url, data, callback, dataType);
  • url: The URL to send data to.
  • data: Data to send to the server (as a query string or object).
  • callback: Optional. A function to execute if the request succeeds. This function receives the data returned by the server.
  • dataType: Optional. The type of data expected from the server (e.g., "json", "html").

Example:

 

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>jQuery .post() Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="sendData">Send Data</button><div id="response"></div>
            $('#sendData').click(function() {
                $.post('server.php', { name: 'John', age: 30 }, function(response) {
                    $('#response').html(response); // Display server response
                });
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="sendData">Send Data</button>
    <div id="response"></div>
</body>
</html>

Explanation: When the "Send Data" button is clicked, an HTTP POST request is made to server.php with data { name: 'John', age: 30 }. The server’s response is then displayed inside the #response div.

4. .ajax()

Definition: The .ajax() method is a more general method that provides full control over AJAX requests. It allows you to configure various options like request type, data, success and error handlers, and more.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$.ajax({
    url: url,
    type: 'GET', // or 'POST'
    data: data,
    success: function(response) {
        // Success handler
    },
    error: function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown) {
        // Error handler
    },
    dataType: 'json' // or 'html', 'text', etc.
});

Example:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>jQuery .ajax() Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="loadData">Load Data</button><div id="output"></div>
            $('#loadData').click(function() {
                $.ajax({
                    url: 'data.json',
                    type: 'GET',
                    dataType: 'json',
                    success: function(response) {
                        $('#output').html('Message: ' + response.message); // Display message from JSON response
                    },
                    error: function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown) {
                        $('#output').html('Error: ' + textStatus); // Display error message
                    }
                });
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="loadData">Load Data</button>
    <div id="output"></div>
</body>
</html>

Explanation: When the "Load Data" button is clicked, an AJAX request is sent to data.json to retrieve JSON data. On success, it displays the message from the response. If an error occurs, it shows an error message.

Summary

  • .load(): Loads HTML content from a server and inserts it into the selected element.
  • .get(): Performs an HTTP GET request to retrieve data from the server.
  • .post(): Performs an HTTP POST request to send data to the server.
  • .ajax(): Provides full control over AJAX requests, allowing for detailed configuration.

*jQuery provides powerful methods for working with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data. JSON is a lightweight data interchange format that's easy to read and write for humans and machines. The $.getJSON() method in jQuery simplifies the process of making AJAX requests to retrieve JSON data from a server.

jQuery – JSON

 

$.getJSON()

Definition: The $.getJSON() method is a shorthand for performing a GET request that retrieves JSON data from the server. This method automatically parses the JSON data and provides it in a JavaScript object format for easy manipulation.

Syntax:

Javascript
 
$.getJSON(url, data, success);
  • url: The URL to request data from.
  • data: Optional. Data to send to the server (as a query string or object).
  • success: A callback function to execute if the request succeeds. This function receives the JSON data as an argument.

Example: Let’s illustrate the use of $.getJSON() with a practical example. Suppose you have a server endpoint that returns JSON data about users. Here’s how you can use $.getJSON() to fetch and display that data.

Server-side JSON File (users.json):

Json
 
[
    {
        "id": 1,
        "name": "Alice",
        "email": "alice@example.com"
    },
    {
        "id": 2,
        "name": "Bob",
        "email": "bob@example.com"
    }
]

HTML and jQuery Code:

Html
 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>jQuery getJSON() Example</title>
    <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
    <script>
        $(document).ready(function() {
            // HTML: <button id="loadUsers">Load Users</button><div id="userList"></div>
            $('#loadUsers').click(function() {
                $.getJSON('users.json', function(data) {
                    let userList = '<ul>';
                    $.each(data, function(index, user) {
                        userList += '<li>ID: ' + user.id + ', Name: ' + user.name + ', Email: ' + user.email + '</li>';
                    });
                    userList += '</ul>';
                    $('#userList').html(userList); // Display user data
                }).fail(function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown) {
                    $('#userList').html('Error: ' + textStatus); // Handle errors
                });
            });
        });
    </script>
</head>
<body>
    <button id="loadUsers">Load Users</button>
    <div id="userList"></div>
</body>
</html>

Explanation:

1.     HTML Setup:

    • A button with the ID loadUsers triggers the AJAX request when clicked.
    • A div with the ID userList is used to display the user data.

2.     jQuery Code:

    • When the "Load Users" button is clicked, $.getJSON() sends a GET request to users.json.
    • The success callback function receives the JSON data as a JavaScript array of user objects.
    • Using jQuery's $.each() function, the data is iterated over, and each user's details are added to a list.
    • The list is then inserted into the #userList div.
    • If there’s an error (e.g., if the users.json file is not found), the .fail() method handles the error by displaying an error message.

Summary

  • $.getJSON(): A convenient method for performing GET requests that return JSON data. It automatically parses the JSON response and provides it to the success callback as a JavaScript object or array.
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