Class 6 – Some Useful JQuery Plugins

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:

1. Clas 6 – Deconstructing JQuery Syntax
2. Class 6 – Introduction to JQuery
3. Class 6 – Including JQuery into your own projects
4. Class 6 – Assignment: create a Tic-Tac-Toe game using JQuery