Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the potential of jQuery in this course for web development enthusiasts. Start with an introduction to jQuery, setting up your environment, and creating your first jQuery file. Next, - Understand the differences between jQuery and JavaScript, and why jQuery is essential. - Explore ready functions, HTML updates, and text manipulation. - Learn element selection, traversing, and interacting with images, attributes, forms, and more. - Master advanced selection techniques to enhance your web pages. The course includes mini-projects like the Lock Combo Game, Multiple Step Screen, Form Validation, and Color Guessing Game, applying concepts in real-world scenarios. Each project involves creating interactive elements, applying logic, and refining your work. By the end, you'll be proficient in jQuery, ready to tackle complex web challenges. Ideal for developers and designers with basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge.

Course objectives

• develop practical jQuery skills for web development
• create interactive web applications
• gain confidence in applying jQuery for real challenges