Well, that wraps up the chapter on forms. We learned how to use the new HTML5 form elements properly to create a form that functions perfectly and is accessible to boot. We learned how to focus the first field in the form, use placeholder text in all browsers, validate our site visitor's form input and style those stubborn and notoriously unstyleable form elements. Now you've got an arsenal of tools on your side to create gorgeous-looking forms that enhance your site visitors' experience on your site. And best of all, they all degrade gracefully for users with JavaScript disabled since we approached our forms with the progressive enhancement mindset — first building out a working form, then layering in enhancements for those site visitors whose browsers support them.

I know that JavaScript can be a scary subject for designers. Kudos to you for sticking with me to the end of the book! I hope now that you have a basic understanding of jQuery and feel sure that you'll be able to tackle your next JavaScript challenge with confidence. You know how to put the jQuery library to good use to enhance your sites. You know how to find good plugins to make coding up interactions quick and easy. You know how CSS and JavaScript can work together to enhance the site visitor's experience on your site. And you know that there is no shortage of tutorials, resources, help forums, articles, and discussions online to help you along if you get stuck.

For its part, jQuery gets better with every release — sleeker, faster, and more capable. The jQuery team is careful to keep the documentation updated so you'll always be able to figure out just how to use each method. The jQuery team is smart and quick, and new jQuery updates are being announced on a regular schedule. All of this points to a lively and useful library that will only continue to grow in popularity across the Web. It's a favorite of many coders, from experienced hackers to beginners like you.

I hope that you've enjoyed this book and that it's given you many new ideas for interactive elements you can design and build for your sites. Be sure to stay connected to the jQuery community — it will be your best resource moving forward with further improving and growing your JavaScript skills.