Developers focused on JavaScript and Ajax based applications will most likely encounter jQuery. Recognized as one of the biggest frameworks and libraries, developers should be able to find their needed functions to implement an efficient online application. Aside from enjoying ease of integration, developers can also take advantage of the security provided the framework. Cross-browser capability is also a possibility when using jQuery.

But the framework is not just for ease of implementation and security. There are some functions inherent in jQuery that push capabilities of your online application.

More than Simple Attributes

Attributes can easily change the way users interact with the application. There are a good number of attributes that can be added to the code which will easily change how data is accessed and steamed to the client side. jQuery has this capability but pushes the attribute even further. The attribute used as an object can be used as reference to launch a separate webpage. This will allow developers to create interaction without specific functions in the application. But this feature does not end there – the additional objects added in the previous page can also be used in the new webpage.

Grouping Functions

While a good looking code does not necessarily mean a smart and powerful application, it can help because developers will be able to maintain and upgrade if the code is readable. Developers can use a specific function from jQuery if they want to create a neat looking application. The function is called “bind” and it can string together various functions. This will work even if the bind will contain various functions that require user interaction. A little caution though: do not use this function as a convenient method to launch several functions since it will increase resource requirements in implementing the said application.

Effectively Work with JSON

JSON is one of the best methods of easily streaming data in an Ajax and JavaScript based application. But there are times that a general JavaScript object would be a better option to ensure browser capability. Traditionally, a customized script is required to convert JSON into JavaScript object. But jQuery comes with a converter which removes the coding requirement. The function parseJSON will effectively convert JSON to the needed data. Developers just have to specify the data to be converted and the rest will be taken cared of by parseJSON.

Implementing Delay? No Problem

Delaying something in jQuery is very easy because developers simply have to use a single function with simple parameters. The function delay() will simply hold animation or any interaction for a specific amount of time (specified as parameters). Developers do not have to add specific restrictions or tell the function to start after a few seconds or milliseconds since delay() will hold and execute the function after fulfilling the parameters.

Explore these functions in jQuery. A framework or library is very useful in create online applications. But never limit jQuery’s capability to basic applications. There are hidden gems in the form of function that pushes the framework’s capability in building highly interactive online tools.