Javascript Introduction

Audience

Developers who wish to write dynamic, interactive applications in Javascript.

Prerequisites

Some knowledge of HTML coding is essential. Previous experience of programming, especially object-oriented or 'visual' programming, would be useful but is not essential.

Duration

2 days. Hands on.

Course Objectives

JavaScript is a programming language designed to make HTML more dynamic and interactive. This course aims to show you how JavaScript interacts with the various HTML elements, including forms, frames, images and other embedded objects, and the main browser window. With the techniques learned on this course delegates will for example be able to make mouse 'rollovers', validate forms before they are submitted and control the main browser window.

Course Content

JavaScript Basics
Introduction to JavaScript/ECMAScript
Embedding scripts/Detecting non-scripting browsers

Basic Programming Skills and syntax
Introduction to variables, data types, and functions
Introduction to JavaScript operators
Introduction to control structures

JavaScript Objects
Introduction to objects, methods, and properties
Introduction to expressions
Using the Math, String, and Date objects

More JavaScript Objects
Introduction to the Document and Window objects
Introduction to the DOM
Writing to and creating new windows

Basic Events and Forms
Handling events on a form
Introduction to form validation