AJAX jQuery Form
Author: Matthew Wittering | Published: 9th August 2009
In the past few day I have been working on improving the functionality of www.matthewwittering.co.uk, adding a new contact form with ajax submission. I would be the first to admit confusion on what option available is better in regards to Java Script libraries. Which should I use? jQuery, MooTools, script.aculo.us, Prototype or Dojo. For the contact form I have added to this site I have chosen to use the jQuery JavaScript library for the AJAX form submission.
Why jQuery?
The decision to use jQuery from the project was a result of several reasons and events.
The to use jQuery was impart made because I had previously downloaded and added version 1.3.2 to this site to use the WYSIWYG editor, markItUp!.
The second, motive for using jQuery, was the number of tutorials available on developer and designer tutorial sites. jQuery is the definitely the vogue JavaScript Library and probably the best document with numerous demonstrations at jQuery.com. A great bonus for rookies and pros alike.
Tutorial
As a developer with limited exposure to JavaScript which can probably be attributed to reading other materials while studying for a degree I found the experience of hunting for tutorials suitable as jumping off points for jQuery challenging.
After much in vein Googling I happened upon a tutorial published on http://www.queness.com/ by Kevin Liew. I really enjoyed following this tutorial. The JavaScript and PHP was clearly commented which will aid all readers. Thank you Kevin.
Find Kevin's tutorial at http://www.queness.com/post/160/create-a-ajax-based-form-submission-with-jquery.
Links
- http://jquery.com
- http://markitup.jaysalvat.com/home/
- http://www.queness.com/post/160/create-a-ajax-based-form-submission-with-jquery
This work is licenced under a Creative Commons Licence
I am a graduate of Lougborough University where I read Computing and Management BSc (Hons) earning a 2:1 classification.