JavaScript Fundamentals

This course equips you with the fundamentals of JavaScript programming to create basic scripts and web applications.  We'll explore core concepts, DOM manipulation, forms handling, and testing methodologies.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the core principles and applications of JavaScript

• Utilize JavaScript syntax and data types for basic script creation

• Leverage the Document Object Model (DOM) for dynamic web page interaction

• Handle and validate user input through forms

• Implement basic testing practices for JavaScript code

Course Length: 2 Days

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript

• What is JavaScript?

  • Unveiling JavaScript and its role in web development

  • Exploring where JavaScript is encountered on the web

  • Utilizing the browser's console for interactive testing

• The Stateless Web and the AJAX Revolution

  • Understanding the concept of the stateless web

  • Exploring how AJAX transformed web interactions

Module 2: Core JavaScript Concepts

• Building Blocks: Primitives, Variables, and Data Types

  • Mastering foundational data types like numbers, strings, Booleans, etc.

  • Working with variables for data storage and manipulation

• Objects and Arrays: Powerful Data Structures

  • Demystifying objects for complex data organization

  • Leveraging arrays for storing and managing collections of data

• Control Flow: Loops and Functions for Logic and Reusability

  • Implementing loops (for, while) for repetitive tasks

  • Creating reusable code blocks with functions

Module 3: The Document Object Model (DOM) and Beyond

• Understanding the DOM: A Blueprint for Web Pages

  • Unveiling the Document Object Model (DOM) for web page structure

  • Grasping the concept of object orientation within the DOM

• DOM Manipulation: Adding, Removing, and Modifying Elements

  • Techniques for creating and adding new elements to the DOM

  • Writing functions to manipulate existing elements

• Objects in Depth:

  • Object Literal Notation for creating custom objects

  • Working with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) for data exchange

  • Exploring built-in JavaScript objects and their functionalities

Module 4: User Interaction with Forms and Events

• Handling Events: Responding to User Actions

  • Recognizing common event types in JavaScript (clicks, key presses, etc.)

  • Implementing event handlers to react to user interactions

  • Utilizing timing functions for delayed or timed actions

  • Working with dates and times in JavaScript

  • Handling mouse events for interactive elements

• Forms: Capturing and Validating User Input

  • Techniques for form validation to ensure data accuracy

  • Implementing methods for displaying and hiding form elements

  • Utilizing regular expressions for advanced form validation

Module 5: Storage and Testing

• Web Storage and Cookies: Persisting Data

  • Understanding the differences between web storage and cookies

  • Employing web storage (local storage and session storage) for data persistence

• JavaScript Testing: Ensuring Code Quality

  • Introduction to JavaScript testing methodologies

  • Exploring Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles

  • Utilizing browser developer tools for debugging

  • Implementing code quality checks with tools like JSLint