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.

Javascript Training Class for Web Design - Introduction Course Dates

All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.

Please call 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044 to schedule a course.

Contact AGI to request course dates.

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

JavaScript Language Essentials

Storing data in a variable
Overview of the different types of data
Understanding operators and expressions
Working with JavaScript's built-in functions

Defining JavaScript Functions

Working with local variables
Allowing external arguments
Returning values from functions
Understanding recursion

Working with Objects in JavaScript

Identifying the role of Objects
Defining Objects using JSON
Accessing properties with the dot syntax
Working with JavaScript's built-in Objects

JavaScript Events and Interactivity

Responding to events
Understanding function scope
Working with the Event Object
Preventing the default behavior of events
Understanding event bubbling

JavaScript Forms and Conditionals

Understanding Boolean logic
Checking multiple conditions at once
Working with the switch statement
Overview of HTML forms
Accessing form fields with JavaScript

Arrays and Looping in 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

The Document Object Model (DOM)
Finding elements using their ID
Finding elements using their tag name
Finding elements based on their context

Introduction to jQuery

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

Practical jQuery Applications: animation with jQuery

Using the 'animate' method
Running multiple animations in a row
Running multiple simultaneous animations
Stopping a running animation
Creating a looping animation

Using jQuery Plug-ins

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.