jQuery: The Practical Guide to DOM Manipulation & Animation

Full-Stack Web Development

jQuery: The Practical Guide to DOM Manipulation & Animation

Instructor: Amit Chandrakar

Created: 16 June, 2025

Updated: 2025-06-26T12:00:40+05:30

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Course Description

Master jQuery, the fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that fundamentally changed how millions of developers write JavaScript. While modern frameworks exist, understanding jQuery is still a valuable skill for maintaining countless existing websites and for its straightforward approach to common web development tasks.

This course starts with the basics: how to include jQuery and use its powerful selector engine to find any element on the page with ease. You will learn how to traverse the DOM tree, manipulate content and attributes, and modify CSS styles dynamically. We'll cover jQuery's elegant event handling system, making it simple to respond to user interactions like clicks, hovers, and form submissions.

You will also learn how to create beautiful animations and effects with just a few lines of code. The course includes extensive coverage of how to leverage a wide array of powerful **jQuery plugins** to add complex functionalities like data tables, date pickers, rich text editors, and more with minimal effort. By the end, you'll be able to add rich interactivity to any website using jQuery.

What You'll Learn:

The powerful jQuery selector engine to find any element.
Traversing and manipulating the DOM with ease.
Handling user events like clicks, keyboard input, and form submissions.
Creating animations and custom effects.
Working extensively with popular jQuery plugins including: DataTables, Select2, jQuery Validation, Slick Carousel, Chosen, Moment.js, FullCalendar, Dropify & Dropzone, Toastr, SweetAlert, DateRangePicker, Parsley.js, Tagify, Tooltipster, and CKEditor.
Best practices for using jQuery in modern web development.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for beginners who want a simple introduction to JavaScript interactivity. It's also for developers who need to work on or maintain existing projects that use jQuery. A basic understanding of HTML and CSS is required.

Prerequisites:

HTML Fundamental Knowledge: A solid understanding of HTML structure, elements, and attributes is essential.
CSS Fundamental Knowledge: Basic familiarity with CSS syntax and how to apply styles to HTML elements.
Basic JavaScript Knowledge (Recommended): While jQuery simplifies many tasks, a foundational understanding of JavaScript concepts (variables, functions, basic DOM) will enhance your learning.
A Computer/Laptop: You'll need a working computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) to write and test your code.
A Web Browser: Any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) for development and testing.

Includes multiple hands-on projects, such as an interactive image gallery and a dynamic to-do list. Certificate of completion available. Available in English and Hindi.

1. What is jQuery and Why is it Still Relevant Today?

15min

2. Including jQuery in Your Projects (CDN vs. Local File)

15min

3. The Document Ready Function: Ensuring DOM is Loaded

20min

4. The jQuery Object and Chaining

15min

5. Recap & Practical Task: Set Up Your First jQuery Project

25min

6. jQuery's Powerful Selector Engine (CSS Selectors)

30min

7. Custom jQuery Selectors (e.g., `:first`, `:last`, `:even`, `:odd`)

20min

8. Filtering Selections (`.filter()`, `.not()`, `.has()`, `.is()`)

25min

9. Traversing the DOM: Parents (`.parent()`, `.parents()`, `.closest()`)

30min

10. Traversing the DOM: Children (`.children()`, `.find()`)

25min

11. Traversing the DOM: Siblings (`.siblings()`, `.next()`, `.prev()`)

25min

12. Recap & Practical Task: Select and Navigate a Complex Page Structure

40min

13. Getting and Setting Content: `.html()`, `.text()`, `.val()`

25min

14. Working with Attributes: `.attr()`, `.prop()`, `.removeAttr()`

20min

15. Adding Elements: `.append()`, `.prepend()`, `.after()`, `.before()`

25min

16. Removing Elements: `.remove()`, `.empty()`

20min

17. Replacing and Cloning Elements (`.replaceWith()`, `.clone()`)

20min

18. Manipulating CSS: `.css()` Method

25min

19. Adding and Removing CSS Classes: `.addClass()`, `.removeClass()`, `.toggleClass()`

25min

20. Getting Element Dimensions (`.width()`, `.height()`, `.innerWidth()`, etc.)

20min

21. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Dynamic Content Tab Interface

50min

22. Attaching Event Handlers: `.click()`, `.hover()`, `.on()`

25min

23. Mouse Events (`mousedown`, `mouseup`, `mousemove`, `mouseenter`, `mouseleave`)

25min

24. Keyboard Events (`keydown`, `keyup`, `keypress`)

20min

25. Form Events (`submit`, `change`, `focus`, `blur`)

25min

26. Event Object and its Properties (`event.target`, `event.preventDefault()`, `event.stopPropagation()`)

20min

27. Event Delegation: The Power of `.on()` with Selectors

30min

28. Removing Event Handlers (`.off()`)

15min

29. Recap & Practical Task: Create an Interactive Form with Real-time Feedback

45min

30. Basic Effects: `.show()`, `.hide()`, `.toggle()`

25min

31. Fade Effects: `.fadeIn()`, `.fadeOut()`, `.fadeToggle()`, `.fadeTo()`

25min

32. Sliding Effects: `.slideDown()`, `.slideUp()`, `.slideToggle()`

20min

33. Custom Animations with `.animate()` (Properties, Duration, Easing, Callbacks)

30min

34. Chaining Animations and Delays

20min

35. Stopping Animations (`.stop()`)

15min

36. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Dynamic Accordion Menu

40min

37. Understanding jQuery Plugins and Their Ecosystem

20min

38. Integrating jQuery UI: Basic Components (e.g., Draggable, Droppable, Resizable)

30min

39. Working with DataTables.js: Setup and Basic Features

40min

40. DataTables.js: Advanced Features (Sorting, Filtering, Pagination, AJAX Loading)

45min

41. Implementing Select2 for Enhanced Select Boxes

30min

42. Integrating jQuery Validation Plugin for Robust Forms

35min

43. Using Slick Carousel for Responsive Image Sliders

30min

44. Implementing Chosen for User-Friendly Select Fields

25min

45. Working with Moment.js for Date and Time Manipulation

30min

46. Integrating FullCalendar for Event Display

40min

47. Using Dropify for Custom File Uploads

25min

48. Implementing Dropzone.js for Drag-and-Drop File Uploads

30min

49. Integrating Toastr for Non-Blocking Notifications

20min

50. Using SweetAlert for Beautiful Custom Alerts

25min

51. Implementing DateRangePicker for Date Selection

30min

52. Client-Side Validation with Parsley.js

30min

53. Using Tagify for Input Tagging

25min

54. Implementing Tooltipster for Advanced Tooltips

20min

55. Integrating CKEditor for Rich Text Editing

35min

56. Common Plugin Customization and Options

25min

57. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Dynamic Dashboard Section with Multiple Plugins

1hr 30min

58. jQuery `noConflict()` for Avoiding Conflicts

15min

59. Performance Best Practices with jQuery (Caching Selectors, Event Delegation)

25min

60. Using `$.each()` for Iteration

15min

61. Introduction to `$.Deferred()` (for custom Promise-like objects)

25min

62. jQuery vs. Modern JavaScript: When to Use Which

20min

63. Debugging jQuery Code in Browser DevTools

20min

64. Recap & Practical Task: Optimize an Existing jQuery Script

40min

65. Project Overview and Planning HTML Structure

30min

66. Loading Images Dynamically and Displaying Them (Conceptual)

1hr

67. Implementing Image Filtering and Sorting

1hr

68. Adding Lightbox/Modal Functionality for Image Display

45min

69. Recap & Practical Task: Complete and Refine the Image Gallery

1hr

70. Project Overview and HTML/CSS Setup for To-Do List

30min

71. Adding New To-Do Items Dynamically

1hr

72. Marking Items as Complete (Toggle Class)

45min

73. Deleting To-Do Items and Confirmations

45min

74. Persisting To-Do Items (Using Local Storage)

1hr

75. Final Review and Project Submission

30min

76. Recap & Course Conclusion

40min

Instructor

Amit Chandrakar

Senior Full Stack Developer & Instructor

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Price : ₹2500
Instructor : Linda Wu
Durations : 1 Week
Modules : 9
Language : English, Hindi
Level : Beginner, Expert
Certifications : Yes
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