JavaScript Programming

Duration: 24 hours

Overview:

Students will create and execute advanced scripts using JavaScript.

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for students who are familiar with developing web pages; students should be proficient in writing XHTML code and using Internet Explorer® and Mozilla Firefox®.

At Course Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - create and execute a JavaScript script. You will also identify the scripting guidelines that need to be followed while writing a script. - create a new window to open the linked pages and manage the window using the window properties and methods. - add content to documents and create dynamic documents and frames. - store data using forms. - validate data using control constructs. - manipulate numerical, string, and date values. You will also search for a pattern using a regular expression.

Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge:

Enhancing Web Pages with JavaScript (Second Edition)
HTML 4 - Level 1
HTML 4 - Level 2

Prerequisite Comments:

Background in XHTML and Internet browsers is recommended.
 
Outline:  

Lesson 1: Getting Started with JavaScript    
Create Basic JavaScript Script
Execute a Script
Identify Scripting Guidelines  

Lesson 2: Managing the Browser Window    
Display Messages on the Status Bar
Open a Linked Page in a New Window  

Lesson 3: Managing the Document    
Write Content to a Document
Create a Dynamic Document
    
Lesson 4: Manipulating Data and Functions    
Create a Form
Create a Function
Store Data Using Variables
Manipulate Data Using Operators
Convert Data Types  

Lesson 5: Validating Statements Using Control Constructs    
Validate Statements
Execute Statements Iteratively

Lesson 6: Calculating Numerical Values    
Calculate Numerical Values
Manipulate String Values
Manipulate Date Values 

Lesson 7: Using Regular Expressions and Understanding Ajax    
Use Regular Expressions to Match Patterns in Strings
Understand the Basics of Ajax