JavaScript: Programming (3rd Edition)

Course Specifications

Course number: 085510
Software: JavaScript
Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description

You would have developed web pages using HTML. Websites which have interactive content attracts visitors. In this course, you will develop interactive web content using JavaScript.

Course Objective: You will create and execute advanced scripts using JavaScript.

Target Student: This course is intended for students who are familiar in developing web pages; students should be proficient in writing HTML code and using Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

Prerequisites: The user must have some basic knowledge on programming. They should be able to write programs based on JavaScript. They should be familiar in creating web pages using HTML code. They should be proficient in using Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Hardware Requirements

• A PC-compatible computer.
• A Super VGA monitor and video card capable of displaying at a resolution of 800 x 600 or greater.
• A mouse or compatible tracking device.
• A CD-ROM drive.

Platform Requirements

• Windows XP

Software Requirements

• A connection to the Internet.
• RAM requirements (minimum): 64 MB.
• Hard Drive Space (full install): 12 MB.
• Internet Explorer 6.x.

Performance-Based Objectives

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.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with JavaScript

Topic 1A: Create Basic JavaScript Script

Topic 1B: Execute a Script

Topic 1C: Identify Scripting Guidelines

Lesson 2: Managing the Browser Window

Topic 2A: Display Messages on the Status Bar

Topic 2B: Open a Linked Page in a New Window

Lesson 3: Managing the Document

Topic 3A: Write Content to a Document

Topic 3B: Create a Dynamic Document

Topic 3C: Create Frames in a Document

Lesson 4: Storing Data Using Forms

Topic 4A: Create a Form

Topic 4B: Create a Function

Topic 4C: Store Data Using Variables

Topic 4D: Manipulate Data Using Operators

Topic 4E: Convert Data Types

Lesson 5: Validating Statements Using Control Constructs

Topic 5A: Validate Statements

Topic 5B: Execute Statements Iteratively

Lesson 6: Manipulating Numerical, String, and Date Values Using Standard Functions

Topic 6A: Calculate Numerical Values

Topic 6B: Manipulate String Values

Topic 6C: Manipulate Date Values

Topic 6D: Implement Pattern Search

Topic 6E: Overview of AJAX

Appendix A: Browser-Specific Dynamic Documents

Appendix B: Other Form Validation Techniques

Appendix C: Cross-Browser Compatibility