Building a jQuery plugin is relatively easy if you know the basics. In this article we are going to build a simple plugin which highlights (actually blinks) the link, paragraph, span or any text element on the page.
For a printable reference guide to the jQuery API I suggest you to download this interesting jQuery Visual Cheat Sheet designed by Antonio Lupetti or take a look at the official jQuery documentation.
The joy your nerd finds in his project is one of problem solving and discovery. As each part of the project is completed, your nerd receives an adrenaline rush that we’re going to call The High.
via randsinrepose.com
I think a lot of hacker/entrepreneur types are going to find this line very applicable. Every time I sit down at a computer, I'm seeking The High. And that high only happens when I fix a bug, write a feature, or do something that adds to Posterous.
