Online Class: Introduction to JavaScript

Unleash the full potential of web interactivity by mastering JavaScript, from understanding fundamentals to employing complex patterns and libraries like Ajax to create seamless user interactions. Whether new to coding or enhancing existing skills, this course offers insightful modules to ensure your place at the forefront of web design.
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  • 16
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 26
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 9
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.9
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

JavaScript Mastery: From Novice to Ninja in Web Interactivity

In today's dynamic digital landscape, a robust command over JavaScript isn't just a preference—it's a necessity. Imagine a language so potent that it can bring web pages to life, animate elements in real-time, and create immersive user experiences—all while operating seamlessly across multiple browsers. That's JavaScript for you—the universally acclaimed, go-to client-side scripting language that has transformed the way we interact with the web.

Envision a world where websites are not just static pages but dynamic entities that respond, evolve, and interact based on user inputs. Where every click, keystroke, and mouse movement leads to instantaneous and lively feedback, ensuring users remain engaged and intrigued. This magic, this dynamism, is what JavaScript brings to the table. And with the ever-expanding ecosystem of developer-created libraries, the potential for innovation and customization is boundless.

Dive into Our Course's Offerings:

  1. Foundation First: Whether you're a complete beginner or someone brushing up, we ensure a strong foundational grasp. Understand the core concepts of functions, variables, and integrating JavaScript within your HTML.

  2. Interactive Dynamics: Discover the power of events, triggers, and custom event handling to create pages that respond with precision and flair.

  3. Harnessing Advanced Features: Delve deep into pattern matching, text searches, flow control, and the intricacies of the Document Object Model (DOM). Navigate the vast expanse of JavaScript's capabilities with confidence.

  4. Arrays, Objects, and Beyond: Master the intricacies of arrays and objects, the backbone of complex web interactivity. Learn to script commonly used web elements like forms and tables with finesse.

  5. Exploring the Library Labyrinth: JavaScript's strength is amplified by its expansive ecosystem. Get acquainted with major libraries such as Ajax, which revolutionizes web interaction by communicating with server-side scripts without the need for constant page reloading.

  6. Real-World Application: With hands-on exercises and real-world examples, bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Witness your code breathe life into web pages.

  7. Designed for All: Whether you're embarking on your web design journey, a seasoned developer eager to embrace JavaScript, or a designer aiming to enrich UI experiences, this course has treasures for everyone.

In the ever-evolving realm of web development, the ability to craft interactive and responsive websites isn't just a skill—it's an art. And JavaScript is the brush that paints this canvas of interactivity. Our course doesn't just aim to teach you JavaScript; it endeavors to mold you into a maestro of web interactivity, capable of creating digital symphonies that resonate with users.

Join us on this enriching journey, where every module is a step towards mastering the craft, where every lesson empowers you to shape the digital future. Embrace the world of JavaScript and redefine web experiences. The web is waiting for its next maestro. Could it be you? Dive in and find out!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Client-Side Scripting with JavaScript

With JavaScript's capability to asynchronously communicate with web servers, web interfaces remain smooth and dynamic, bypassing the sluggishness of full-page reloads. Despite its prowess in enhancing user experiences, developers must carefully evaluate its application, especially given its inconsistencies across different browsers and potential security risks. Additional lesson topics: JavaScript by Example 2nd Edition ; What is JavaScript? 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2. Introduction to Variables and Data Types in JavaScript

Explore JavaScript's distinct handling of variables without predefined data types, affording greater coding fluidity while maintaining robust naming conventions. Recognize the importance of intentional variable assignments to avoid common programming pitfalls, leading to cleaner and more efficient code. Additional lesson topics: 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3. Precedence and Practical Use of JavaScript Operators

In JavaScript, operators have distinct precedences affecting how expressions are evaluated, with multiplication, division, and the modulus operator having higher precedence than addition and subtraction. The lesson emphasizes the use of parenthesis to manipulate order of operations, and highlights the role of boolean and comparison operators in decision-making expressions. Additional lesson topics: JavaScript Dates; Operator precedence 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4. Understanding JavaScript Logical Operators

Identity and equality operators in JavaScript help compare both data types and values, forming the groundwork for logical flow control, which is critical to avoiding syntax errors. Utilizing logical operators like AND (&&) and OR (||) allows combining multiple conditional expressions for more complex decision making. Additional lesson topics: Javascript Control Flow; Comparison Operators 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5. Exploring JavaScript's Powerful Data Types: Objects and Arrays

Objects and arrays offer dynamic data storage in JavaScript, surpassing basic types like strings and numbers. By defining properties and utilizing index-based arrays, developers can elegantly manage complex data scenarios. Additional lesson topics: Introduction to Objects and Arrays in JavaScript 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6. Efficient Code: Utilizing JavaScript Functions

Explore JavaScript function creation to simplify repeated tasks by encapsulating logic within callable snippets, enhancing code maintainability. Understand object-oriented techniques with classes and methods, enabling flexible interaction with custom and built-in JavaScript objects. Additional lesson topics: JavaScript Functions; How to Create JavaScript Functions with Variable Arguments; Introduction to Object-Oriented JavaScript 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7. Introduction to Constructors in Object-Oriented JavaScript

The lesson explains JavaScript's approach to object-oriented programming, emphasizing constructors for object instantiation and prototype chains for inheritance. This method enhances code reusability and adaptability, critical for efficiently managing complex web applications. Additional lesson topics: Inheritance and the prototype chain 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8. Unleashing the Power of Regular Expressions in JavaScript

Regular expressions in JavaScript enable efficient string searching through precise pattern matching and are much more time-effective than writing custom search functions. This lesson covers creating and utilizing regular expressions, including modifiers and the `exec()`, `search()`, and `replace()` methods for practical applications. Additional lesson topics: Creating Regular Expressions; JavaScript Regular Expressions 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9. From Static to Dynamic: JavaScript's Role in Modern Web Design

This instructional guide cultivates an understanding of using JavaScript alongside HTML, emphasizing the use of unique 'id' tags and functions to facilitate seamless manipulation of content in user browsers. It further introduces event-driven architecture in JavaScript, where user actions trigger automated responses, enhancing the interactive capabilities of web applications. Additional lesson topics: Event Handlers Introduction; HTML DOM inner HTML Property; HTML 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10. Dynamic Webpage Manipulation with DOM

Cookies are small files stored in browsers, used to remember user details for website interactions, although they should not store sensitive data due to security risks. JavaScript can create, manipulate, and retrieve cookies, embedding attributes like the expiration date to control the persistence of data across user sessions. Additional lesson topics: JavaScript HTML DOM 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11. Interacting with Users through JavaScript: Input and Confirmation

JavaScript's prompt and confirm functions streamline client-side data collection, allowing for real-time user engagement and decision verification. This lesson demonstrates how to capture and render user input within HTML structures, paving the way for interactive web applications. Additional lesson topics: Displaying Prompts and Retrieving User Responses; JavaScript Popup Boxes 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12. Styling Interactivity: JavaScript and CSS Basics

CSS focuses on visually styling web pages, separating design from HTML code, and uses classes to apply consistent styles across multiple elements. JavaScript can dynamically alter these styles to enhance interactivity based on user events. Additional lesson topics: How to Use JavaScript to Change a Cascading Style Sheet CSS Dynamically 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13. Javascript Event Handling Simplified

Handling web page events allows developers to use JavaScript functions to respond to user actions like clicks or mouse hovers by overriding default events. Registering event handlers in JavaScript provides a more dynamic and efficient way to manage multiple elements without explicitly defining each one, using the 'this' keyword for targeting. Additional lesson topics: Event Handlers; Javascript Tutorial 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14. Exploring the Intersection of Tables and JavaScript

HTML's 'table' element brings order to chaotic web layouts by organizing data with rows and columns, a concept familiar to spreadsheet users. JavaScript integration allows for interactive table manipulations to enhance user experiences. Additional lesson topics: Creating Tables Using Java Script; Several JAVASCRIPT SOLUTIONS FOR SORTING TABLES 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15. Dynamic Forms with JavaScript

Dynamic form manipulations with JavaScript enable adding and removing form elements based on user actions. This capability improves user interaction by tailoring input displays, such as showing options only after specific selections. Additional lesson topics: HTML Scripts; Javascript Scripting Tutorial 1 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 15

Lesson 16. Ajax: Elevating Front-end Responsiveness

The Ajax library changes the way web pages interact with servers by enabling asynchronous data fetching, which improves performance by bypassing unnecessary full-page reloads. This technology benefits both users and developers by simplifying complex tasks, such as dynamic dropdowns pulling from large databases. 90 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Exam 16
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
241
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize variable naming rules and JavaScript data types.
  • Identify expressions and operators.
  • Summarize flow control.
  • Demonstrate objects and arrays usage
  • Define functions and methods.
  • Define constructors and inheritance.
  • Demonstrate usage of pattern matching with regular expressions.
  • Describe the Document Object Model (DOM).
  • How to Get Input and Output
  • Summarize managing web page styles using JavaScript and CSS.
  • Demonstrate handling web page events.
  • Demonstrate how to script tables.
  • Demonstrate how to script forms.
  • Summarize Ajax and its use.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Introduction to JavaScript
Course Number: 8900329
Lessons Rating: 4.42 / 5 Stars (1,279 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Available across all 50 U.S. states, this course includes key regions such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also open in major English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.9 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "This has been a helpful intro to Javascript. I deal mostly with sql. Taking the intro courses for html, css and javascript have given me basic understanding of how they work together and will help me choose my training path." -- Carol P.
  • "As a total beginner, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to be given an introduction to JavaScript. I hope to be able to build a website or app and learning to code is the first step towards that. Thank you very much again." -- James T.
  • "I had some web design/programming experience before commencing this course therefore many of the subjects/elements discussed/demonstrated were somewhat familiar to me. I found the course good overall...I'm very satisfied." -- Ian james M.
  • "This course was very helpful and will help a lot in my future." -- Lior N.
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