In this quick tip, I’ll show you how to load data from an XML file onto a blank page. We’ll work with the $.get function and will also implement a loading gif while the information is being retrieved. We’ll be displaying a simple list of recommended web development books. Let’s go ahead and get started.

Creating tabbed interfaces suddenly becomes a piece-of-cake when using the Tabs function in the jQuery UI library. It can be utilized to create completely unique interfaces without having to be a coding God - using only one line of code!