A jQuery plugin is simply a way to put your code into a package,which makes it easier to maintain your code and use across different projects. While basic scripting is relatively straightforward,writing plugins can leave people scratching their heads. This book takes you beyond the basics of jQuery and enables you to take full advantage of jQuery's powerful plugin architecture to deliver highly interactive content to your website users. The book contains all the information you need to successfully author your very own jQuery plugin with a particular focus on the practical aspect of design and development. It will also cover some details of real life plugins and explain their functioning to gain a better understanding of the overall concept of plugin...