Adam Freeman 資深IT專傢，曾在多傢公司擔任高級職位，退休前在一傢國際銀行擔任CTO和COO。如今的他熱愛寫作和跑步。除本書外，還著有《HTML5權威指南》《精通ASP.NET 4.5（第5版）》等書。

jQuery is one of the most popular and powerful JavaScript libraries available today. It's widely used to create rich user experiences and to simplify website and application development. It is the tool of choice for web developers everywhere and sets the standard for simplicity, flexibility and extensibility. This book demonstrates how jQuery can be used with HTML5 to achieve excellent results. In Pro jQuery, seasoned author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from jQuery by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts and bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in depth to give you the knowledge you need. Getting the most from jQuery is essential to truly mastering web development. What you'll learn * Understand the capabilities of jQuery and why it is special * Use the core of jQuery to enrich HTML5, including tables, forms and data displays * Use jQuery UI to create rich and fluid user experiences * Use rich interactions such as drag and drop, sortable data and touch sensitivity * Use jQuery Mobile to create touch-enabled interfaces for mobile devices and tablets * Extend jQuery by creating custom plugins and widgets Each topic is covered clearly and concisely, and is packed with the details you'll need to learn to be truly effective with jQuery. The most important features are given a no-nonsense, in-depth treatment, and chapters contain examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of jQuery. Who this book is for This book is for working developers who want to learn about jQuery in detail. Quick refreshers of HTML and CSS are given to help you get up to speed, but a good working knowledge of the basics is assumed. Table of Contents * Putting jQuery In Context * HTML Primer * CSS Primer * JavaScript Primer * The jQuery Basics * Managing the Element Selection * Manipulating the DOM * Manipulatng the Elements * Working with Events * Using jQuery Effects * Refractoring the Example: Part I * Using Data Templates * Working with Forms * Using Ajax: Part I * Using Ajax: Part II * Refractoring the Example: Part II * Setting Up jQuery UI * Using the Button, Progress Bar, and Slider Widgets * Using the Autocomplete and Accordion Widgets * Using the Tabs Widget * Using the Datepicker Widget * Using the Dialog Widget * Using the Drag & Drop Interactions * Using the Other Interactions * Refactoring the Example: Part III * Getting Started with jQuery Mobile * Pages and Navigation * Dialogs, Themes, and Layouts * Buttons and Collapsible Blocks * Using jQuery Mobile Forms * jQuery Mobile Lists * Refactoring the Mobile Example: Part IV * Using the jQuery Utility Methods * The jQuery UI Effects & CSS Framework * Using Deferred Objects