Introduction to JavaScript
This course introduces the basic concepts of JavaScript and covers how to use it to create interactive websites and applications. You will learn how to write code that responds immediately to user actions, creates dynamic web pages with templates, handles data handling for web applications, and works with JSON data structures.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the most commonly used features of JavaScript along with tips on best practices for optimizing your code. You will study object-oriented programming techniques; work with arrays, maps, functions and objects; manipulate strings using regular expressions; build asynchronous programs using Event Emitter; and create modular JavaScript applications.
This course covers the basics of object-oriented programming (OOP) in JavaScript, including how to create classes and inheritance. You will also learn about methods, fields and properties; how to use constructors to initialize objects; as well as working with frameworks such as ReactJS or AngularJS that make OOP development easier.
This course provides an introduction to the most popular technique for making web applications more interactive – Ajax. You will be shown how easy it is using HTML, JavaScript and AJAX to create dynamic web pages that respond immediately to user input. You will also explore how to use Ajax for data manipulation, form submission and conditional processing.
JSON is a lightweight data format that is popular for storing structured information in the Web. This course provides an introduction to JSON syntax as well as how to work with objects, arrays and strings using JSON code. You will also learn about performance considerations when working with JSON data structures on the Web. Audience This course is for JavaScript developers who want to learn more about the most popular features of the language. Prerequisites Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Course Length This course is 4 weeks long
- Module 1: Setting Up the Environment
This module introduces you to the Node.js platform and how it can be used to create interactive web applications. You will learn how to install Node.JS, set up an environment for working with JavaScript and make a simple HTTP server.
- Module 2: Using Functions
In this module, you will learn how functions play an important role in programming languages by creating two small programs that use functions extensively. First, you will create a program that calculates the square of a number using modular arithmetic; then, you will use a function to calculate the sum of two numbers.
- Module 3: Working with Arrays and Objects
In this module, you will learn how arrays and objects are used in JavaScript to store data. You will create an array to store the names of three planets, and then use an object to store information about each planet.
- Module 4: Using Ajax
This module introduces you to the popular Ajax technique for making web applications more interactive – by providing a simple example that uses JSON data structures. You will learn how easy it is using HTML, JavaScript and AJAX to create dynamic web pages that respond immediately to user input.
- Module 5: Working with JSON
In this final module, you will learn how to use the popular JavaScript data structure, JSON. You will explore its features and use it to create a simple API that returns information about planets from a database.
Advanced JavaScript
- This course is 4 weeks long Module 1: Building Advanced JavaScript Programs
In this module, you will learn how to use the latest features of Node.JS and JavaScript to create more complex programs. You will explore methods for creating reusable code components, using express for building web applications and handling data in JSON format.
- Module 2: Developing Web Applications with React
In this module, you will learn how to use React – a popular open-source library for building user interfaces in browsers. You will create a simple hello world application using React and then move on to developing more complex applications with React.
- Module 3: Building reusable code with Jade
In this module, you will learn how to use the popular Jade programming language for web development. You will create a simple utility library and then move on to developing more complex applications using Jade.
- Module 4: Handling data with MongoDB
This module introduces you to the powerful and widely-used MongoDB database system. You will learn how to use it in your web applications and build an example application that stores information about planets.
- Module 5: Developing AJAX Applications
This module covers one of the most popular techniques for making web applications interactive – Ajax. You will learn how to use Ajax to create simple web forms and then move on to more advanced techniques for building user controlled applications. In this module, you will learn how to use the latest features of Node.JS and JavaScript to create more complex programs. You will explore methods for creating reusable code components, using Express for building web applications and handling data in JSON format.
In this module, you will learn how to use React – a popular open-source library for building user interfaces in browsers. You will create a simple hello world application using React and then move on to developing more complex applications with React.
In this module, you will learn how to use Jade programming language for web development. You will create a simple utility library and then move on to developing more complex applications using Jade.
In this module, you will learn how to use the powerful and widely-used MongoDB database system. You will learn how to use it in your web applications and build an example application that stores information about planets.
This module covers one of the most popular techniques for making web applications interactive – Ajax. You will learn how to use Ajax to create simple web forms and then move on to more advanced techniques for building user controlled applications.
Object-oriented programming in JavaScript
Object-oriented programming in JavaScript is one of the most important skills you can learn for web development. This module will teach you how to use OOP in JavaScript, using popular frameworks like Node.JS and Express as examples.
You'll also explore methods for creating reusable code components and make use of React to create user interfaces in your applications. In this module, you will learn how to use AngularJS – a popular and powerful front-end development framework. You will create a simple web application using AngularJS and then move on to more complex applications.
This module covers one of the most popular techniques for making web applications interactive – Ajax. You will learn how to use Ajax to create simple web forms and then move on to more advanced techniques for building user controlled applications.
Ajax in JavaScript
Ajax in JavaScript is one of the most important skills you can learn for web development. This module will teach you how to use Ajax to create simple web forms and then move on to more advanced techniques for building user controlled applications. You'll also explore methods for creating reusable code components and make use of React to create user interfaces in your applications. In this module, you will learn how to use AngularJS – a popular and powerful front-end development framework. You will create a simple web application using AngularJS and then move on to more complex applications.
Working with JSON in JavaScript
JSON is a popular data exchange format used in modern web applications. This module will teach you how to work with JSON in JavaScript, including techniques for processing and formatting data as well as working with arrays and objects. You'll also learn about commonly used modules for manipulating JSON data – such as Node.JS's jsonify() and Express's body-parser(). Finally, you'll build a simple CRUD (create, read, update, delete) user interface using AngularJS and Express.
ReactJS
ReactJS is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. This module will teach you how to use ReactJS to create complex user interfaces in your web applications.
You'll learn how to use React as an application framework and as part of a team effort, using the browser's DOM (Document Object Model) and AJAX calls with Node.JS .
You'll also explore techniques for declarative programming with React, creating reusable components, and working with stateful data models in reactive systems .
This module covers one of the most important techniques for making web applications interactive – Ajax.
You will learn how to use Ajax with Express to send data to a web server and then display that data in a user interface.
You'll also learn how to use event delegation and asynchronous programming techniques for better performance. By the end of this module, you will be able to build simple but powerful AJAX-enabled user interfaces in your own applications .
NodeJS
NodeJS is a popular platform for building web applications. This module will teach you how to use NodeJS to build scalable and efficient web applications.
You'll learn about the core modules of NodeJS – including http , https , fs , process , and network – as well as common patterns used in NodeJS development, such as Express .
You will also explore tools for testing your web applications, such as Mocha and Chai . Finally, you'll create a simple CRUD (create, read, update, delete) database application using MongoDB .
This module covers one of the most important techniques for making web applications scalable – using a database.
You will learn how to use MongoDB to store data in a scalable and efficient way. You'll also learn about best practices for working with databases, such as caching and query optimization .
By the end of this module, you will be able to build robust web applications that rely on a database to store data .
AngularJS
AngularJS is a popular open source platform for building web applications. This module will teach you how to use AngularJS to build sophisticated and interactive user interfaces. You'll learn about the core concepts of AngularJS – including directives, components, and templates – as well as common patterns used in AngularJS development, such as pipes and services .
You will also explore tools for testing your web applications, such as Karma and Jest . Finally, you'll create a simple CRUD (create, read, update, delete) database application using MySQL . This module covers one of the most important techniques for making web applications interactive – using a database. You will learn how to use MySQL to store data in a sophisticated and user-friendly way.
You'll also learn about best practices for working with databases, such as caching and query optimization . By the end of this module, you will be able to build robust web applications that rely on a database to store data .
React Native
React Native is a mobile development platform for building rich user interfaces with NativeScript. This module will teach you how to use React Native to build sophisticated and interactive user interfaces. You'll learn about the core concepts of React Native – including components, state management, and animations – as well as common patterns used in React Native development, such as Redux Thunking.
You will also explore tools for testing your web applications, such as Jest and ESLint . Finally, you'll create a simple CRUD (create, read, update, delete) database application using Node.js . This module covers one of the most important techniques for making web applications interactive – using a database.
You will learn how to use Node.js to store data in a sophisticated and user-friendly way. You'll also learn about best practices for working with databases, such as caching and query optimization . By the end of this module, you will be able to build robust web applications that rely on a database to store data .
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