JavaScript Introduction
(2 days - £450, plus VAT)

Prerequisites

Computer literacy: the ability to use a mouse and keyboard; familiarity with common computer software; the ability to open and save files.

Course Goals

To equip delegates with the skills they need to add sophisticated interactivity to their web pages by using JavaScript to manipulate HTML and CSS elements.

Course Outline

Getting Started with JavaScript Programming

Basic Concepts
JavaScript Syntax Rules
Using Comments
Best Practices for JavaScript

Working with the Document Object Model (DOM)

Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM)
Using window Objects
Working with Web Documents
Accessing Browser History
Working with the location Object

Using Variables, Strings, and Arrays

Using Variables
Understanding Expressions and Operators
Data Types in JavaScript
Converting Between Data Types
Using String Objects
Working with Substrings
Using Numeric Arrays
Using String Arrays
Sorting a Numeric Array

Using Functions and Objects

Using Functions
Introducing Objects
Using Objects to Simplify Scripting
Extending Built-in Objects

Controlling Flow with Conditions and Loops

The if Statement
Using Shorthand Conditional Expressions
Testing Multiple Conditions with if and else
Using Multiple Conditions with switch
Using for Loops
Using while Loops
Using do…while Loops
Working with Loops
Looping Through Object Properties

Using Built-in Functions and Libraries

Using the Math Object
Working with Math Functions
Using the with Keyword
Working with Dates

Responding to Events

Understanding Event Handlers
Using Mouse Events
Using Keyboard Events
Using the onLoad and onUnload Events

Using Windows

Controlling Windows with Objects
Moving and Resizing Windows
Using Timeouts
Displaying Dialog Boxes

Using Graphics and Animation

Using Dynamic Images
Creating Rollovers
A Simple JavaScript Slideshow

Getting Data with Forms

The Basics of HTML Forms
Using the form Object with JavaScript
Scripting Form Elements
Displaying Data from a Form
Form Validation

Working with Style Sheets

Defining and Using CSS Styles
Using CSS Properties
Creating a Simple Style Sheet
Using External Style Sheets
Controlling Styles with JavaScript

Debugging JavaScript Applications

Avoiding Bugs
Basic Debugging Tools
Creating Error Handlers

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