Many developers have created plugins for JQuery that add extra functionality. These are not part of the official jQuery library, but can be added to that library by simply including a few extra Javascript files into your XHTML document.
Here are a few useful JQuery plugins:
- Curvy Corners – makes it easy to create elements with rounded corners. (see example)
- Form Example – makes it easy to put placeholder text within a text input element that disappears when a user starts typing. (see example)
- Validation - validates the data a user enters into a form (see example)
- AlphaNumeric – allows you to set restrictions on what kind of text can be entered into a form field. (see example)
- Lightbox – easily create slideshows of images (see example)
- Cycle - another sort of slideshow plugin (see example)
- GalleryView - yet another slideshow plugin (see example)
Try searching for JQuery Plugins, and you’ll see there are many more.
Related posts:
- Class 6 – Introduction to JQuery
- Class 6 – Including JQuery into your own projects
- Clas 6 – Deconstructing JQuery Syntax
- Class 6 – Recap of JQuery Examples
- Class 6 – Assignment: create a Tic-Tac-Toe game using JQuery