Beginning jQuery 2 for ASP.NET Developers

jQuery for developers, written with real-world application work in mind

Beginning jQuery 2 for Developers is a hands-on guide for developers who already work with and want to use jQuery more confidently in their web applications. The book starts with the JavaScript foundations you actually need, then moves into jQuery selectors, DOM manipulation, traversal, effects, Ajax, plugins, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile, and practical recipes for common tasks.

The approach is intentionally applied rather than abstract. Examples are built around Web Forms and MVC, with C#, SQL Server, Entity Framework, and Visual Studio forming the development environment used throughout the material. That makes the book especially useful for readers who want to see how jQuery fits into a working stack instead of learning the library in isolation.

What the book covers

• JavaScript refreshers for branching, looping, functions, variables, and data types
• Getting started with jQuery and working with selectors in projects
• DOM manipulation, traversal, filtering, and dynamic page updates
• Effects, animations, and Ajax techniques for richer client-side behavior
• Plugins, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile, and practical application recipes

Who will find it useful

This title is a strong fit for developers who already know the basics of web development and want a structured path into jQuery. If you are building interactive, browser-based features and want examples that stay close to day-to-day work, this is a focused and approachable reference.

It also works well for developers who prefer learning by doing: each chapter builds on concrete code and common web application tasks, making the progression from JavaScript basics to more advanced jQuery usage feel practical and coherent.