“First of all, before we move on to jQuery Mobile, let’s understand what basically jQuery is ::”

jQuery has been the most likeable and popular JavaScript library in use when it comes to development era.

jQuery is an open source, cross-browser competible, CSS3 obedient JavaScript library that has made client side scripting comparatively easier. It can construct dynamic web pages as well as Flash-like animations. Like it or not, jQuery enjoys tremendous popularity along with  developers, and it surely deserves its trendy spot! As stated by Wikipedia, jQuery today powers over 65% of the 10,000 most visited websites on the internet.

Now lets take a look at jQuery Mobile.

jQuery Mobile is basically a web framework which is optimized for touch devices. As expected, such optimization means that it can work with a great deal of devices, ranging from smart phones to tablets. It provides a range of UI options and elements in terms of look and feel and user iteration.

Now, lets peek over its advantages.

• jQuery Mobile is compatible with most of the major mobile platforms, like iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian and Android Smartphones.
• Since it is based on jQuery, it does not have a difficult learning curve for new developers.
• It supports custom themes.
• It is extremely lightweight and quick .
• It is touch-optimized.
• It supports responsive Bootstrap designs, HTML5 and AJAX.

Seems Awesome!! Right ??Indeed, jQuery Mobile has got its own share of awesomeness. Nevertheless, it isn’t without some negligible drawbacks either:

• Firstly, if you directly import the jQuery Mobile library (alongside its CSS file), it’ill produce new calls to the server (and possibly slow down the overall functioning of your app).
• The styling of jQuery Mobile has a good deal of rounded corners gradients — what if your design doesn’t have any?