Introduction to Javascript and Ajax
Building Web Apps
Do you realize that the only functionality of a web application that the user directly interacts with is through the web page? Implement it poorly and, to the user, the server-side becomes irrelevant! Today’s user expects a lot out of the web page: it has to load fast, expose the desired service, and be comfortable to view on all devices: from a desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones.
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Do you realize that the only functionality of a web application that the user directly interacts with is through the web page? Implement it poorly and, to the user, the server-side becomes irrelevant! Today’s user expects a lot out of the web page: it has to load fast, expose the desired service, and be comfortable to view on all devices: from a desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones.
Do you realize that the only functionality of a web application that the user directly interacts with is through the web page? Implement it poorly and, to the user, the server-side becomes irrelevant! Today’s user expects a lot out of the web page: it has to load fast, expose the desired service, and be comfortable to view on all devices: from a desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones.
The course covers fundamental Javascript programming concepts, starting with variables, data types, operators, and control flow mechanisms. It will then teach learners about object-oriented programming in Javascript, object creation using literals and constructors, prototypes, and the intricacies of the 'this' keyword. After which, the course goes into the power of Javascript arrays, using namespaces and IIFEs to prevent variable collisions, and discussion of closures and their use cases in Javascript programming. After covering the fundamental Javascript programming concepts, the course transitions into building dynamic and interactive websites by using Javascript and AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) to interact with the Document Object Model (DOM), handle user events, and dynamically update web page content. The course will also talk about the HTTP protocol, different HTTP request methods, and how to work with JSON data. Building on these skills, learners will gain practical, hands-on experience by converting the restaurant website into a dynamic single-page application (SPA) powered by Javascript and AJAX.
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Introduction to Javascript
What fun would a web site be if there was no functionality to it? In this course, we are going to concentrate on learning the fundamentals of the Javascript language. A lot of even seasoned developers “tinker” with Javascript without really understanding how the language works. That leads to viewing the language as more of a nuisance instead of a powerful tool. That is why we are going to concentrate not only on the “how” but also on the “why”, so you are empowered by the Javascript language features, not confused by them. We’ll cover just about everything - from common language constructs and Javascript types to objects, functions, arrays, closures, and scope isolation.
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Review the book 'Eloquent Javascript'
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Reading 'Eloquent Javascript' will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the javascript language and its core concepts.
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Read each chapter thoroughly and take notes.
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Complete the exercises and challenges at the end of each chapter.
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Discuss the book's concepts with classmates or online forums.
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Apply what you learn to your own javascript projects.
Attend a javascript workshop or conference
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Attending a workshop or conference will allow you to learn from experts, network with other developers, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in javascript.
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Research and find a workshop or conference that aligns with your interests.
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Register for the event and make travel arrangements.
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Attend the sessions and participate in discussions.
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Take notes and ask questions to enhance your learning.
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Follow up with speakers and attendees after the event.
Practice javascript coding problems.
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Practice solving javascript coding problems to reinforce your understanding of the language's syntax, data structures, and algorithms.
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Identify a coding problem solving website or platform.
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Choose a problem that aligns with your skill level and interests.
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Read the problem statement carefully and understand the requirements.
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Code your solution in javascript.
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Test your solution and debug any errors.
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Create a blog post or article about a javascript topic
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Writing about a javascript topic will help you reinforce your understanding and share your knowledge with others.
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Choose a topic that you are familiar with and passionate about.
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Research and gather information from reliable sources.
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Write a clear and well-structured article.
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Edit and proofread your article carefully.
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Publish your article on a blog or online platform.
Build a simple javascript web application
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Building a web application will help you apply your javascript skills in a practical context and solidify your understanding of web development concepts.
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Plan the structure and design of your web application.
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Set up a development environment and create a new project.
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Write the HTML, CSS, and javascript code for your application.
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Test your application in a web browser.
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Deploy your application to a web hosting platform.
Contribute to an open-source javascript project
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Contributing to an open-source project will allow you to work on real-world javascript applications, collaborate with other developers, and build your portfolio.
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Find an open-source javascript project that interests you.
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Review the project's documentation and codebase.
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Identify an issue or feature that you can work on.
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Fork the project and create a pull request with your changes.
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Collaborate with the project maintainers to get your changes merged.
Build a javascript-based web application for a real-world problem
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Building a web application for a real-world problem will challenge you to apply your javascript skills to solve a specific problem and demonstrate your abilities to potential employers or clients.
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Identify a real-world problem that can be solved using a web application.
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Design the architecture and user interface of your application.
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Develop the front-end and back-end code for your application.
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Test and debug your application thoroughly.
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Deploy your application to a web hosting platform.
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Promote and market your application to potential users.
Review the book 'Eloquent Javascript'
Show steps
Reading 'Eloquent Javascript' will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the javascript language and its core concepts.
View
Eloquent JavaScript, 4th Edition
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read each chapter thoroughly and take notes.
- Complete the exercises and challenges at the end of each chapter.
- Discuss the book's concepts with classmates or online forums.
- Apply what you learn to your own javascript projects.
Attend a javascript workshop or conference
Show steps
Attending a workshop or conference will allow you to learn from experts, network with other developers, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in javascript.
Browse courses on
JavaScript
Show steps
- Research and find a workshop or conference that aligns with your interests.
- Register for the event and make travel arrangements.
- Attend the sessions and participate in discussions.
- Take notes and ask questions to enhance your learning.
- Follow up with speakers and attendees after the event.
Practice javascript coding problems.
Show steps
Practice solving javascript coding problems to reinforce your understanding of the language's syntax, data structures, and algorithms.
Browse courses on
JavaScript
Show steps
- Identify a coding problem solving website or platform.
- Choose a problem that aligns with your skill level and interests.
- Read the problem statement carefully and understand the requirements.
- Code your solution in javascript.
- Test your solution and debug any errors.
Create a blog post or article about a javascript topic
Show steps
Writing about a javascript topic will help you reinforce your understanding and share your knowledge with others.
Browse courses on
JavaScript
Show steps
- Choose a topic that you are familiar with and passionate about.
- Research and gather information from reliable sources.
- Write a clear and well-structured article.
- Edit and proofread your article carefully.
- Publish your article on a blog or online platform.
Build a simple javascript web application
Show steps
Building a web application will help you apply your javascript skills in a practical context and solidify your understanding of web development concepts.
Browse courses on
JavaScript
Show steps
- Plan the structure and design of your web application.
- Set up a development environment and create a new project.
- Write the HTML, CSS, and javascript code for your application.
- Test your application in a web browser.
- Deploy your application to a web hosting platform.
Contribute to an open-source javascript project
Show steps
Contributing to an open-source project will allow you to work on real-world javascript applications, collaborate with other developers, and build your portfolio.
Browse courses on
JavaScript
Show steps
- Find an open-source javascript project that interests you.
- Review the project's documentation and codebase.
- Identify an issue or feature that you can work on.
- Fork the project and create a pull request with your changes.
- Collaborate with the project maintainers to get your changes merged.
Build a javascript-based web application for a real-world problem
Show steps
Building a web application for a real-world problem will challenge you to apply your javascript skills to solve a specific problem and demonstrate your abilities to potential employers or clients.
Browse courses on
JavaScript
Show steps
- Identify a real-world problem that can be solved using a web application.
- Design the architecture and user interface of your application.
- Develop the front-end and back-end code for your application.
- Test and debug your application thoroughly.
- Deploy your application to a web hosting platform.
- Promote and market your application to potential users.
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