http://ask.metafilter.com/111674/Best-resources-for-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-jQuery-in-a-short-period-of-time/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Best resources for learning the ins and outs of jQuery in a short period of time Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:02:23 -0800 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:02:23 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/111674/Best-resources-for-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-jQuery-in-a-short-period-of-time I have some exposure to jQuery, modifying existing scripts, using the $() to grab DOM elements, but want to ramp up to expert status in a short period of time - what are the best resources for that? Is there a must have book or website that isn't overly specific and goes beyond simple uses? I have a firm foundation in regular JavaScript/DOM/etc... post:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.111674 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:38:44 -0800 Artw jQuery learning computers language javascript web http://ask.metafilter.com/111674/Best-resources-for-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-jQuery-in-a-short-period-of-time#1605764 This might be helpful: <a href="http://css-tricks.com/learning-jquery-a-roundup-roundup/">CSS Tricks Learning jQuery Roundup Roundup</a>.<br> <br> Packt Publishing has a couple of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1847192505/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">jQuery</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1847193811/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">books</a> which have gotten pretty good reviews that I've seen (but I have no direct experience with them). comment:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.111674-1605764 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:02:23 -0800 camcgee http://ask.metafilter.com/111674/Best-resources-for-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-jQuery-in-a-short-period-of-time#1606440 I'm a fan of <a href="http://manning.com/bibeault/">jQuery In Action</a> -- you can buy it as a downloadable PDF or as a 'real' book. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.111674-1606440 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:14:42 -0800 littleme