jQuery Mobile Web Development Essentials

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This book is designed for web developers aiming to create mobile-optimized websites, requiring basic HTML knowledge. Familiarity with JavaScript is helpful but not essential. It introduces jQuery Mobile, a HTML5-based, touch-optimized web framework for building responsive cross-platform websites and apps for various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The framework can be integrated with other mobile app frameworks like PhoneGap and IBM Worklight. The content explains how to incorporate jQuery Mobile into HTML pages to create rich, mobile-friendly web pages with ease. Readers will learn to utilize automatic enhancements and configure the framework for customized websites. The book covers forms, events, and styling, showcasing how jQuery Mobile enhances content and how to leverage the JavaScript API for complex site development. Theming and deep customization using JavaScript are also explored. Ready-to-run examples help kick-start personal projects, and readers will build three sample mobile applications through straightforward instructions. Each feature is illustrated with examples and screenshots to demonstrate mobile appearance, allowing readers to modify example files as they learn and experiment.