Zend Framework and JQuery: creating JQuery form in Zend

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While few months back, I wrote an article on how to make Dojo Form in Zend Framework. Although dojo has numerous features, however most of the developers around prefer JQuery and prototype.

When Zend provide JQuery extension I wrote and article on how to use JQuery date picker.

While most of guys visited that article demand writing an article on how to create JQuery form in Zend Framework.

So  I’m here to show you how to use JQuery extension provide with latest version of Zend Framework for creating wonderful JQuery form.

You will need to follow the steps bellow to create JQuery form.

1. Placing ZendX directory in right place
2. Make necessary configuration in bootstrap file
3. Write necessary code in your layout.phtml file.
4. Create JQuery form
5. and show that form in the template.

Placing ZendX directory in right place:

When you download latest version of Zend Framework and extract the zip file. You will see a directory called “extras”. When open that directory you will find ZendX folder. Copy this to your

Library/ folder at the same level of your Zend directory

You directory structure will be like this.

Library/

Zend/

ZendX/

Form show bellow will be displayed.

JQuery Form showing date picker

And the From will look like when first load

JQuery form when Date Selected