The book explores the Jamstack architecture, combining JavaScript, APIs, and Markup to create high-performance static websites. It emphasizes the use of established technologies to deliver fast-loading pages while maintaining dynamic features, offering a modern approach to web development that enhances user experience and site efficiency.
Learn to Use the Touch-Optimized, Cross-Device, Cross-Platform JQM Web Framework for Smartphones and Tablets
This book is designed for web developers aiming to create mobile-optimized websites, requiring basic HTML knowledge. Familiarity with JavaScript is beneficial but not essential. It focuses on jQuery Mobile, a HTML5-based framework for developing responsive cross-platform websites and apps for smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The framework integrates well with other mobile app frameworks like PhoneGap and IBM Worklight. The content covers how to incorporate jQuery Mobile into HTML pages to create rich, mobile-friendly web experiences with ease. You'll learn to utilize automatic enhancements and configure the framework for customized websites. Key topics include forms, events, and styling, showcasing how jQuery Mobile enhances content and how to leverage the JavaScript API for complex site development. The book also addresses theming and deep customizations using JavaScript. It features ready-to-run examples that can kick-start your own projects, guiding you through building three sample mobile applications. With straightforward instructions, you’ll explore jQuery Mobile's features one widget at a time, supported by examples and screenshots to illustrate mobile device appearances. You can modify these example files as you learn, allowing for hands-on experimentation.