how can I override jquery's .serialize to include unchecked checkboxes

Question

I have read quite a few different methods of having html checkboxes get posted to the server, but I am really looking to do it without modifying anything except for $.serial

Answer 1

It's a minor change:

    .map(function( i, elem ){
        var val = jQuery( this ).val();
        if ((jQuery(this).checked != undefined) && (!jQuery(this).checked)) {
            val = "false";
        }

I haven't tested but it seems the most logical approach. Good luck