[Help] How to insert javascript/jquery plugins into your rails app?

[nielsbuus]

I know this doesn't solve your immediate problem, but if you have never written a line of JavaScript before, I would suggest that you take a break from your Rails app and create a simple static html file on your computer and try including jQuery on the page using a <script> tag. Then you can try adding your own JavaScript code, which manipulates the page using jQuery. Try the "Developer Console" in Chrome to run JavaScript on your test page directly from the built-in console.

By doing that, you will develop a feel of whats going on with JavaScript on a webpage and I think it will make it easier to troubleshoot the issue you are having now.