Learn jQuery
Learn the basics of jQuery, a JavaScript library that allows you to easily add dynamic behavior to static web pages.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 9 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
With HTML and CSS, you can build visually appealing static web pages. With a bit of JavaScript, you can add dynamic behavior to these static websites. jQuery is a JavaScript library that provides you with a lot of dynamic behavior “out-of-the-box”, allowing you to add some creative effects to otherwise dull layouts.
Syllabus
5 lessons • 5 projects • 5 quizzesThe platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Madison Square Market
It's time to build fluency in jQuery fundamentals. In this next Pro Project, we're going to practice mouse actions in jQuery so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? The easiest way to get a hang of jQuery events and actions is to start with events triggered by your mouse. What's next? A market place, awesome dropdowns, more jQuery. You got this! - Project
Trivia Card
It's time to build fluency in jQuery effects. In this next Pro Project, we're going to practice effects in jQuery so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Effects give your webpage a polished, professional feel that users will appreciate. What's next? Trivia, special effects, more jQuery. You got this! - Project
Feedster
It's time to build fluency in jQuery fundamentals. In this next Pro Project, we're going to practice event handlers in jQuery so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Event handlers help to provide a natural feedback for the user when they interact with your page. What's next? A news feed, dynamic actions, more jQuery. You got this!
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