Introduction to jQuery plug-ins

Create a useful plug-in

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C. Enrique Ortiz

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The jQuery JavaScript library has excellent support for extensibility through plug-ins that you can consume, write, and share. In this article, learn about the benefits of creating a jQuery plug-in. Get started with a basic template, and then create a relatively simple plug-in example that adds Google Map support to your web page. Also learn about naming conventions, and about packaging plug-ins for use by other developers.

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