jQuery Dreamweaver Extensions, Resources and Tutorials
The following Dreamweaver extensions and web resources can be used to speed up jQuery implementation into your Dreamweaver websites.
What is jQuery? In a nutshell, jQuery is a library of packaged javascript functions that allow you to create some really cool interaction on your website without knowing all the javascript that powers them. For more jQuery information, head over to jQuery.com and poke around for some great tutorials.
Learning jQuery
Take your website to the next level by integration jQuery javascript techniques. Easily create better interaction, design and development using jQuery. Minimal programming experience is required and the book includes detailed solutions to client-side problems.
Publisher: Packt Publishing / 428 pages available in print and e-book formats
Dreamweaver CS5.5 Mobile and Web Development with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery
Master Dreamweaver web development and create mobile sites using the latest technology. Optimize your websites for a variety of different platforms and build mobile apps with Adobe Dreamweaver.
Publisher: Packt Publishing / 284 pages available in print and e-book formats
jQuery API Extension for Dreamweaver
Chris Charlton over at XTND.US has a slew of really cool Dreamweaver extensions including this one that simplifies jQuery coding in Dreamweaver. It provides code coloring, snippets and code hints as you create your javascript. See a video of the extension in action and get a free download. Visit website
Live examples of jQuery
This article on jQuery.com shows a variety of structural markup changes using jQuery. Code is included so you can easily implement the same functions. Visit website
Learning jQuery
LearningjQuery.com is an excellent reference for real-life examples of jQuery implementation. The site features tutorials and articles for beginner jQuery users as well as intermediate and advanced coders. It's a must-see site to learn more about jQuery. Visit website
jQuery Tutorials for Designers
WebDesignerWall.com provides a series of 10 visual tutorials intended for web designers and newbies on how to apply Javascript effects with jQuery. Create a simple slide panel, simple disappearing effect, chain-able transition events, accordions, animated hovers, collapsible panels, image replacements and more. Visit website
jQueryforDesigners.com
Remy Sharp, an UK developer, runs jQueryforDesigners.com which provides very useful instruction and tutorials for jQuery. Visit website
Easy AJAX with jQuery
Akash Mehta has a good article on SitePoint about AJAX, jQuery and how the two integrate. He takes you through an introduction to jQuery and continues by building a simple chat application with AJAX. Visit website
