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Intermediate JavaScript (P132)

This course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in the basics of using and writing JavaScript (either through completion of the Intro to JavaScript course or with instructor approval).

This course is an intermediate level JavaScript course, which focuses on JavaScript's object-based features, and creating practical JavaScript applications including:

  • Forms validation
  • Using keyboard events
  • Regular expressions in JavaScript
  • The basics of Ajax techniques
  • Dynamic DOM Scripting
  • Custom JavaScript objects

This class features current web-standards compliant scripting techniques using the DOM.

It's expected that students will have varying levels of skill and experience with scripting, so both a basic assignment and an advanced assignment will be offered each week for students to choose from in order to meet course requirements.

Applicable Job Roles: web programmers, and web application developers.

Outline
Week 1: Form Validation Basics
  • HTML form basics
  • The JavaScript form object
  • Using JavaScript for form validation
  • Using JavaScript with select and option
  • Using event handlers with form controls
  • Passing form data to functions
  • Improving form usability
Week 2: Advanced Form Validation
  • Using keyboard events for form validation
  • Keyboard event handlers - onKeyDown, onKeyUp, and onKeyPress
  • Keyboard events - using key codes and character codes
  • Cross-browser issues in keyboard events
  • String methods for characters
Week 3: Regular Expressions
  • Creating regular expressions in JavaScript
  • Regular expression patterns
  • Escape codes, special characters, and flag characters
  • String methods for regular expressions
  • Using JavaScript and regular expressions for pattern matching
  • The RegEx object
  • RegEx methods
Week 4: Introduction to Ajax
  • Ajax basics
  • The XMLHttpRequest object
  • Requesting the Data
  • Properties of the request object
  • Sending the request
  • JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
Week 5: DHTML and the DOM
  • DOM review
  • Using DOM methods to access objects
  • Using the Style object
  • The className property
  • Usability and error message display
Week 6: User-defined Objects
  • Objects in JavaScript
  • Using prototypes and instances
  • Creating objects
  • Primitive and reference datatypes
  • Object properties and methods
  • Using JavaScript libraries
Prerequisites
  • Full understanding of HTML 4, including HTML forms.
  • Completion of Intro to JavaScript course or instructor approval.
Requirements
  • Internet Explorer 8 or higher for PC users
  • Safari for Mac and PC users
  • Gecko-based browser for Window and Mac users: Firefox, Chrome
  • Web space to post assignments

Books:
Required Book: Beginning JavaScript, 4th edition
Suggested Book: JavaScript by Example

Additional information:

Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Intermediate JavaScript
Price: $220.00
Item No.: P132
CEUs: 3
Duration: 6 weeks
Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

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  • "Lucinda is very encouraging, clear directions and very helpful. I will put the new knowledge soon in practice and I will recommend this course. A big thank you." - Dorothy Wegmueller-Ngudle

  • "It is a good class, and not without a challenge. If you are serious about learning (more) Javascript, then definitely join in !" - Holly Cornish

  • "A good class - instructor very helpful if you have questions." - Robert Hoefer

  • "This was a challenging class for me that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you, Lucinda!" - Crystal Hayes

  • "Though a challenging class for me, Lucinda made the material as clear as possible and explained each student's questions so all could benefit. Her choices for supplementary online readings were excellent too." - Carol Klotz

  • "Lucinda has to be one of the best instructors out there. She's always helpful and encouraging. She even goes above and beyond what is expected -- offering additional help, solutions, examples and suggestions." - Matthew Moore