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JavaScript Programming for the Web


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Published March 2011

Our most popular course! Add JavaScript to your list of skills after completing this step-by-step course from Kevin.

JavaScript is the third and final pillar of modern web development (the other two being HTML and CSS). It’s what makes the modern Web the interactive, animated, vibrant place that it is! No wonder so many web developers are finally getting around to learning it.

JavaScript is the first programming language many people learn, and that can be a daunting prospect! 
In this course, veteran web developer Kevin Yank (co-author of the book Simply JavaScript) will guide you step by step on your journey.

What you'll learn

  • Javascript basics
  • Code Archiving.
  • Creating your first javascript program.
  • Where and Why Javascript is used.
  • Learn about the Document Object Model
  • Using forms
  • Creating animation
  • Using Ajax with Javascript
Meet your instructor
Kevin Yank

Kevin Yank is a world-renowned author, speaker and JavaScript expert. He has a passion for making web technology easy to understand by anyone. Yes, even you!

Lesson 1: Your First Script
Free Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web 0:51
Free Lesson 1 Code Archive
Free Your First JavaScript Program 8:21
Free Where JavaScript Fits In
Join a Discussion: Introduce Yourself!
Lesson 2: Language Building Blocks
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 2 1:22
Download Today's Code
Comments: Bite-sized Chunks Just for You
Variables: Storing Data for your Program
Variable Types: Different Types for Different Data
Conditions: Making Decisions
Loops: Minimizing Repetition
From while loops to optimized for loops 4:58
JavaScript functions 8:10
Objects: Bundles of Variables and Functions
Join a Discussion: Any Questions?
Quiz
Lesson 3: The Document Object Model
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 3 1:14
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The Document Object Model: Mapping Your HTML
Accessing DOM Nodes
getElementsByClassName 8:53
Navigating the DOM Tree
Join a Discussion: Could getElementsByClassName be better?
Lesson 4: Challenge Project: Stripy tables
Download Today's Code
Attributes in the DOM
Controlling Styles with JavaScript
The Stripy Tables Challenge 8:34
Stripy Tables
Join a Discussion: A Tool for Extending HTML & CSS?
Quiz
Lesson 5: Recorded Webinar/Q&A
Recorded Live Q&A Sessions
Week 1 Q&A Session A 1:03:44
Week 1 Q&A Session B 1:06:50
Lesson 6: Events (Part I)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 6 3:30
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Unobtrusive Scripting 7:58
JavaScript Events
JavaScript Event Handlers
JavaScript Event Listeners
Event Listeners in Internet Explorer 7:59
A (Very) Brief Introduction to jQuery 9:27
Join a Discussion: Know jQuery?
Lesson 7: Events (Part II)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 7 2:45
Download Today's Code
Rich Tooltips Part 1: Introduction 5:48
Rich Tooltips Part 2: The Plan 5:59
Rich Tooltips Part 3: showTip, hideTip 8:59
Rich Tooltips Part 4: The init Method 7:06
Rich Tooltips Part 5: Event Listeners 6:39
JavaScript Accordion
Join a Discussion: Questions?
Quiz
Lesson 8: Animation (Part I)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 8 1:50
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setTimeout and clearTimeout
setTimeout and Closures 8:57
Delayed Rich Tooltips 9:50
Join a Discussion: Questions?
Lesson 9: Animation (Part II)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 9 4:19
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Animated Accordion
Join a Discussion: Is it worth it?
Quiz
Lesson 10: Recorded Webinar/Q&A
Recorded Live Q&A Sessions
Week 2 Q&A Session A 1:06:23
Week 2 Q&A Session B 1:06:38
Lesson 11: Forms (Part I)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 11 2:47
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HTML DOM Features for Forms
Dependent Form Fields
Form Validation Challenge 5:59
Join a Discussion: Form Validation Challenge
Lesson 12: Forms (Part II)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 12 2:41
Download Today's Code
Regular Expressions in JavaScript 9:00
Regular Expressions Basics
Regular Expressions Quiz 8:45
Regular Expressions Challenge: Phone Numbers 9:13
Join a Discussion: Phone Number Challenge
A Reusable Form Validation Script
Lesson 13: Ajax (Part I)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 13 3:18
Introduction to Ajax 6:14
Ajax with XMLHttpRequest
Join a Discussion: Neat Examples of Ajax
Lesson 14: Ajax (Part II)
Welcome to JavaScript Programming for the Web Lesson 14 6:55
Download Today's Code
Weather Widget XMLHttpRequest Code 10:00
Challenge: The writeUpdate Method 7:44
Join a Discussion: Your writeUpdate Solution
Quiz
Lesson 15: Recorded Webinar/Q&A
Recorded Live Q&A Sessions
Week 3 Live Q&A Session A 1:01:51
Week 3 Live Q&A Session B (Part 1) 16:10
Week 3 Live Q&A Session B (Part 2) 31:29

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