jQuery has dramatically changed the way we view frontend scripting. JavaScript was always a popular language even during the 1990s. But in the new millennium web developers have been smart and observed the programming trend titled abstraction. This is a technique where you save time building features upon others’ code libraries – jQuery being one of the most advanced.
In just the past 2 years web developers have released dozens of free jQuery plugins to the Internet. If you’ve kept up with the community there’s no doubt you’ve run into a few helpful scripts. But if you’re just getting started you’re likely still interested in these topics! Check out my gallery of jQuery plug-ins and be sure to leave your thoughts/questions in the post discussion area.
Moasic Sliding Boxes
Supersized Full-Screen Background
Totem Vertical Ticker
FitVids
Slides JS
ImageLens
Nivo Slider
javan jBar
arbor.js
FitText
CSS Globe Nav Slider
DropKick.js
Cloud Zoom
Easy Image Zoom – CSSGlobe
CraftySlide
Facebook Wall
Acorn Media Player
FlareVideo
Simple Audio Player
leanModal.js
Zebra Dialog
science co.de editor
Activity Indicator
jQuery Color Animation
Isotope
jQuery Lifestream
Chosen – Select Box Plugin
Form Wizard
My QR Code
Grid Navigation Effects
Easy Paginate
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