How to write a jquery ui plugin?

Question

I want to write a jquery ui plugin? I can't find a useful tutorial which will guide me from start. I've never written a plugin for jquery before.

I want to prevent draggables from overlappping on each other. I found a plugin for jquery ui but it doesn't work with version 1.7.1 of jQuery UI

Please help!

It might be easier to fix the existing plugin to work with 1.7.1. — Marcelo Cantos
– Marcelo Cantos, Commented May 20, 2010 at 10:23
For that, I'll have to learn how the plugin system works. :) Any links? — Haris
– Haris, Commented May 20, 2010 at 10:24

DannyLane · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-20 10:33:14Z

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Have a look at the developer guide.

I believe using the Widget Factory is the recommended pattern.

answered May 20, 2010 at 10:33

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Barrie Reader · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-20 10:25:11Z

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A jQuery plugin is essentially a collection of function routines.

There isn't a definitive "HOW DO I START WRITING PLUGINS" section, but the documentation is rather good.

answered May 20, 2010 at 10:25

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user243901 · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-20 10:26:17Z

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Jquery in action book can help you. http://www.manning.com/bibeault/

answered May 20, 2010 at 10:26

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