concept jQuery UI css framework in category jQuery

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Figure 1.2. An example of all 12 jQuery UI widgets. Because of the jQuery UI CSS framework, each widget has a consistent look.

The library’s theming system is implemented as a series of CSS class names, collectively known as the jQuery UI CSS framework. The class names in the CSS framework let you create themeable components, as well as perform a number of common web development tasks such as styling error messages, using any of the jQuery UI icons, and styling widgets based on their state. We’ll discuss what these class names are, how to use them, and the powerful things you can do with them.