jQuery API
A reference guide to the jQuery API — covering selectors, events, effects, and DOM manipulation methods.
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A reference guide to the jQuery API — covering selectors, events, effects, and DOM manipulation methods.
How to prevent users from selecting text on a page using a simple jQuery technique with cross-browser support.
An introduction to the Masonry jQuery plugin for creating dynamic, cascading grid layouts that adapt to content size.
Building a smoothly scrolling content block with JavaScript — useful for news tickers, carousels, and sidebars.
Why @font-face is becoming the preferred alternative to Cufon for embedding custom fonts on the web.
A popular jQuery slideshow plugin has been updated with new transition effects and improved configuration options.
A jQuery technique for scrolling a list of items in response to the mousemove event, creating a fluid interactive effect.
How to build a textarea that automatically grows in height as the user types, improving form usability.
Creating interactive, dynamically loaded content blocks using jQuery — a practical approach to modular page design.
Building a smooth scrolling text ticker using jQuery with configurable speed and direction.
A cross-browser solution for handling mousewheel scroll events in jQuery, normalizing behavior across all major browsers.
Creating an animated dropdown navigation menu using jQuery with smooth open/close effects.
How to parse XML files using jQuery's built-in AJAX methods and traverse the resulting DOM tree.
A curated collection of useful jQuery plugins for common UI patterns and interactions.
jQuery 1.3.2 is released with performance improvements, bug fixes, and updated selector engine.
Download the complete jQuery 1.3 API documentation for offline use — ideal for development without internet access.
A selection of essential jQuery plugins that work great with WordPress and other CMS platforms.