This document provides an overview of using jQuery programming with Visual Web Parts in SharePoint 2013/2010. It discusses what jQuery is, why it is useful, common jQuery widgets, using jQuery with the Client Object Model and REST, and deploying jQuery components with solution packages. Key points covered include that jQuery is a JavaScript library that simplifies DOM manipulation and Ajax requests, common widgets include accordions and datepickers, and REST can be used to access and update SharePoint lists and libraries via jQuery. Examples are provided for creating and updating lists via REST calls.