JavaScript Bootcamp with jQuery & AJAX
Class timetable | Course outline
Course Description
This is our most comprehensive JavaScript course. Over 5 days you will learn JavaScript programming and syntax, how to use the jQuery library to deliver more intuitive and interactive Web experiences, incorporating AJAX into your development, advanced forms and much more.
The course consists of many small hands-on projects which you can begin applying to your own projects straight after the class.
Target Audience
Students should already be familar with HTML and CSS - no prior experience of JavaScript or jQuery is required.
JavaScript Bootcamp Class Timetable
| Los Angeles | May 7 - 10 ! | Register |
| Chicago | Jun 11 - 15 ! | Register |
| Los Angeles | Jun 25 - 29 ! | Register |
| Chicago | Jul 16 - 20 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Aug 6 - 10 | Register |
| Chicago | Aug 27 - 31 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Sep 17 - 21 | Register |
| Chicago | Oct 15 - 19 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Oct 29 - Nov 2 | Register |
* Class almost full ! Class guaranteed to run † Class is full
The Three Layers of the Web
- HTML for Content
- CSS for Presentation
- JavaScript for Behavior
- The Right Way
- JavaScript Libraries
Programming with JavaScript
- JavaScript Syntax
- Running a JavaScript Program
- Statements: Bite-sized Chunks for your Browser
- Comments: Bite-sized Chunks Just for You
- Variables: Storing Data for your Program
- Conditions and Loops: Controlling Program Flow
- Functions: Writing Code for Later
- Objects
Getting Started with jQuery
- What jQuery Does
- Why jQuery Works Well
- Our First jQuery Document
Selectors—How to Get Anything You Want
- The Document Object Model
- The $() Factory Function
- CSS Selectors
- XPath Selectors
- Custom Selectors
- DOM Traversal Methods
- Accessing DOM Elements
Events—How to Pull the Trigger
- Performing Tasks on Page Load
- Simple Events
- Compound Events
- Limiting and Ending Events
- Simulating User Interaction
Effects—How to Add Flair to Your Actions
- Inline CSS Modification
- Basic Hide and Show
- Effects and Speed
- Multiple Effects
- Simultaneous versus Queued Effects
- In a Nutshell
Images and Slideshows
- Lightboxes
- Cropping Images with Jcrop
- Slideshows
- Image-ine That!
- Menus
- Accordion Menus
- Tabs
- Panels and Panes
- Tooltips
- Order off the Menu
DOM Manipulation—How to Change Your Page on Command
- Manipulating Attributes
- Inserting New Elements
- Moving Elements
- Wrapping Elements
- Copying Elements
- DOM Manipulation Methods in a Nutshell
Plug-ins
- How to Use a Plug-in
- Popular Plug-Ins
- Finding Plug-in Documentation
- Developing a Plug-in
AJAX—How to Make Your Site Buzzword-Compliant
- Loading Data on Demand
- Choosing a Data Format
- Passing Data to the Server
- Keeping an Eye on the Request
- AJAX and Events
- Security Limitations
Table Manipulation
- Sorting
- View Sample
- Pagination
- The Finished Code
- Advanced Row Striping
- Row Highlighting
- Tooltips
- Collapsing and Expanding
- Filtering
- The Finished Code
orms with Function
- Progressively Enhanced Form Styling
- Form Validation
- Checkbox Manipulation
- The Finished Code
- Placeholder Text for Fields
- AJAX Auto-Completion
- The Finished Code
- Input Masking
- Numeric Calculations
- Deleting Items
- Editing Shipping Information
- The Finished Code
Shufflers and Rotators
- Headline Rotator
- An Image Carousel
- Image Enlargement
- The Finished Code
What's included
JavaScript Training Manual
Certificate of Course Completion
6 Months FREE Repeat Policy
2 AMC Movie Vouchers
Related Courses
JavaScript Level 1 - with jQuery JavaScript Level 2 - with AJAX
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Chris's expertise in all web technologies made my experience in this AJAX class well worth the price of admission. He covered a variety of topics, all of which will greatly enhance my web development knowledge and skills."
Rod Sampson - Fuji America Corporation
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Chris's real-world technical experience greatly accelerated my learning curve with Ajax. The material covered was exactly what I needed to get up and running. Chris adjusted the material taught based on the desires and needs of the class. The concepts and broad coverage of Ajax was perfect for getting a pulse on the current technical practices in the market place. Chris is also patient in answering questions and ensuring all students remain in sync with the class pace."
David Faltermier - Square Roof Properties
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Chris was wonderful. Our small class was able to move faster than normal and Chris challenged us to learn more. I saw a number of "similar" courses offered in the area, and I am extremely pleased that I made the right choice."
Joshua Radetski - Individual
JavaScript Training Testimonial
"Oliver is a great instructor, he encouraged me to ask questions and helped me understand the subject matter better than any other tutorial or course I've taken on this subject. He is also very personable and fun, but professional as well. I would definitely take another course with Oliver as the instructor."
Melissa Slemin - Individual
