jQuery for Complete Beginners: Part 1

What is jQuery?

jQuery aims to make JavaScript more accessible for the less ‘hardcore’ developer. For example, there are many cross browser issues with regular JavaScript that jQuery deals with – it does a lot of work behind the scenes to make sure your experience is much more simple and enjoyable. Instead of spending time on the monotonous, boring cross-browser code, you can get straight to work with your cool effects, safe in the knowledge that jQuery is sorting everything out for you.
(Link: jQuery for Complete Beginners: Part 1)