Are there any widget sets (and application frameworks) that build on jquery?

Question

It seems clear that jquery has become the standard “low level” JavaScript library.

We also have extjs and dojo that provide application frame works and widgets etc.

I was expecting an application framework and widget set that builds on the jquery foundation to have become fashionable by now.

Is there such a widget set and application framework?

Answer 1

jQueryUI has a host of widgets available to use, along with a powerful theming framework. Most widgets come in the form of plugins.