Get an introduction to adding dynamic behaviors with the jQuery JavaScript Library.
Ready to start your journey into the jQuery JavaScript library? Take Learn jQuery: Fundamentals—jQuery is a JavaScript library that provides you with a lot of dynamic behavior "out-of-the-box", allowing you to add some creative effects to otherwise dull layouts.
### Skills you’ll gain
* Add the jQuery library to a web page.
* Target HTML elements by ID and class.
* Apply dynamic behavior to HTML elements using jQuery methods.
### Notes on prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn HTML: Semantic HTML](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-html-semantic-html) and [Learn JavaScript: Objects](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-javascript-objects) before starting this course.
Ready to start your journey into the jQuery JavaScript library? Take Learn jQuery: Fundamentals—jQuery is a JavaScript library that provides you with a lot of dynamic behavior "out-of-the-box", allowing you to add some creative effects to otherwise dull layouts.
### Skills you’ll gain
* Add the jQuery library to a web page.
* Target HTML elements by ID and class.
* Apply dynamic behavior to HTML elements using jQuery methods.
### Notes on prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn HTML: Semantic HTML](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-html-semantic-html) and [Learn JavaScript: Objects](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-javascript-objects) before starting this course.
