What is jQuery?
jQuery is a light-weight library used to add some dynamic behavior to our web pages by manipulating DOM(Document Object Model). It was developed in 2006 by John Resig and is being updated based on the changes in the web field.
Current Version: 1.7.2
It is available in minified (compressed file) version for Production and un-minified (uncompressed file with appropriate comments) version for development.
Some feature it provides: DOM traversal, animation, Ajax interaction and event handling.
Current Version: 1.7.2
It is available in minified (compressed file) version for Production and un-minified (uncompressed file with appropriate comments) version for development.
Some feature it provides: DOM traversal, animation, Ajax interaction and event handling.
Why to use jQuery?
- Light weight (current version 1.7.2 for production is 32 kb in size).
- Cross browser complaints.
- Easy to learn and use.
- Good documentation and support.
- Easy to extend (create plug-ins).
- Plug-in are available in large amount.
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