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How to show/hide a hidden input form field using jQuery
February 13, 2010 Javascript jQuery Tutorials
This past week I was working on a project at work which included building a request form with multiple fields. It was a rather large form that included a dropdown list with an 'other' option. I wanted to allow users to select the 'other' option which then would show an input field so they can enter a specific description of what that 'other' item is. I didn't want to clutter the form by displaying that additional field by default so I used a little jQuery, thus displaying it dynamically and only when needed.
jDiv: A jQuery navigation menu alternative
February 1, 2010 Javascript jQuery Tutorials
Late last year, I was working on the UI for a potential project and I needed a drop-down menu that displayed any content I needed, specifically a combination of images and lists. I didn't feel that only using a UL style was semantic enough or gave me the flexibility I needed. So, jDiv was born.
How to open external links & PDFs in a new window using jQuery
January 31, 2010 Javascript jQuery Tutorials
I'm not usually a fan of forcing new windows on users, be it for external sites or for viewing documents but there are cases in which your users may prefer it or clients may insist on it. If this is the case, then here's an easy way to do it with just a splash of jQuery.
jQuery based modal solutions for your web application
December 30, 2009 Best Practices Javascript jQuery Resources
Displaying content dynamically by way of modal windows and dialogs is an effective way to increase your site's usability and add a dimension of slickness to your overall experience. I've compiled a list of my favourite modal scripts using the jQuery library.
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