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Javascript Training Class for Web Design - Introduction

JavaScript Training Class for Web Design
JavaScript Training Class - Introduction: Overview
This two-day introductory JavaScript training class provides a solid foundation in using and writing JavaScript and working with jQuery. No previous programming or scripting experience is required. In this JavaScript course participants learn JavaScript and jQuery along with a framework for common situations when JavaScript is most effectively used. Examples and exercises help course participants learn JavaScript essentials. This JavaScript class is suitable for web developers as well as web designers who have an understanding of HTML and CSS, but lack formal JavaScript training.
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs:
Javascript Training Class for Web Design - Introduction - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Javascript Training Class for Web Design - Introduction
Weekdays
Wed, Sep 27 2023 to Thu, Sep 28 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Javascript Training Class for Web Design - Introduction
Weekdays
Wed, Nov 15 2023 to Thu, Nov 16 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
JavaScript Overview
- Understanding the role of JavaScript
- Places where JavaScript is used
- Adding JavaScript to an HTML website
- Drawbacks and browser incompatibilities
- JavaScript libraries, plug-ins, and frameworks
- Storing data in a variable
- Overview of the different types of data
- Understanding operators and expressions
- Working with JavaScript's built-in functions
- Working with local variables
- Allowing external arguments
- Returning values from functions
- Understanding recursion
- Identifying the role of Objects
- Defining Objects using JSON
- Accessing properties with the dot syntax
- Working with JavaScript's built-in Objects
- Responding to events
- Understanding function scope
- Working with the Event Object
- Preventing the default behavior of events
- Understanding event bubbling
- Understanding Boolean logic
- Checking multiple conditions at once
- Working with the switch statement
- Overview of HTML forms
- Accessing form fields with JavaScript
- Storing lists of data using Arrays
- Accessing data within an Array
- The structure and purpose of a loop
- Understanding the difference between loops
- Using a loop to access an entire array
- The Document Object Model (DOM)
- Finding elements using their ID
- Finding elements using their tag name
- Finding elements based on their context
- Understanding the purpose of jQuery
- Various uses of the jQuery constructor
- Working with jQuery collections
- Chaining functions to avoid redundancy
- Common jQuery methods and events
- Using the 'animate' method
- Running multiple animations in a row
- Running multiple simultaneous animations
- Stopping a running animation
- Creating a looping animation
- Overview of common jQuery plug-ins
- A look at the different types of plug-ins
- Understanding the Configuration Pattern
- Working with custom events
JavaScript Course Prerequisites
A working knowledge of HTML and CSS along with an understanding of web page creation is required. No previous scripting or programming experience necessary. Contact AGI about this JavaScript training class if you have questions or need guidance to select the appropriate course for your needs.
JavaScript Training Class - Course Materials
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this JavaScript class developed by the certified instructors at AGI.
Call (800) 851-9237 to schedule a private class or to speak with a training consultant.