How to write a simple jquery plugin

Question

Hi,

I wanted to create simple plugin using jquery. Also suggest me standard practice while writing jquery plugin.

Please folks suggest me some better pointers.

Thanks,

-Pravin

Answer 1

a good starting pattern looks like:

;(function($){
   $.fn.yourplugin = function() {
   };
}(jQuery));

Answer 2

take a look at this (very short and easy) or this.

Answer 3

Summary and Best Practices while writing a jQuery Plugin

Answer 4

Have you lookied at http://docs.jquery.com/Plugins/Authoring

Answer 5

A wrote step-by-step guide on how to create practical drop shadow jquery plugin you may want to check out here:

• Creating Drop Shadow jQuery Plugin

With very simple code, you create fully functional jQuery plugin.

Answer 6

I recommend that you have a look here: http://docs.jquery.com/Plugins/Authoring