JS1 - Introduction to JavaScript Scripting
In this JavaScripttraining class, students will learn how to use JavaScript to enhance their Web pages. After completing this course, students will be able to understand what JavaScript is, what it can do, and how it works; use JavaScript to display messages in the Netscape status bar, display the current date, and display and dynamically update the current time; use JavaScript to create scrolling text banners and to create a RoloURL to access URLs from a list; use JavaScript to validate then submit user-entered HTML form data; use JavaScript to generate an HTML table to display a monthly calendar in its own window, and use JavaScript to manage the final multiframe JavaScript Central! home page.
"Well worth the time to take the class. Excellent presentation, [the instructor] kept the class interesting.." -- Evangeline D. from San Diego, CA
"Gread speaker knew what he was talking about and had a answer to every question. He brought you thourgh the course slow enough to understand but yet not too slow." -- Justin F. from San Diego, CA
"[The instructor] did an excellent job presenting the material and answering our questions. I would certainly say that this course is very valuable.." -- J. Roberto G. from San Diego, CA
"Very good teacher. Very knowledgeable on his subject. Good presentation style. Considering my "lack" of knowledge on this subject, I learned enough of the basics to begin working with JavaScript. I know that if I take this course later, after practicing the concepts that I could grasp, I will be able to go even farther in my abilities to use JavaScript.." -- Toni F. from San Diego, CA
"I would recommend that others take it to get a good background in the structure and function of JavaScript. Presentation was good.." -- Brenda N. from San Diego, CA
JavaScript Basics
Introducing JavaScript
Understanding scripting
Browsing active Web pages
Integrating JavaScript with HTML
Using the SCRIPT tag to write JavaScript code
Writing JavaScript code in an external file
Programming Basics
Using variables, data types, and functions
Declaring variables of different data types
Assigning and displaying the values of variables
Using standard JavaScript functions
Writing user defined functions
Using JavaScript operators
Using arithmetic operators
Using comparison operators
Using boolean operators
Using control structures
Using the if.else conditional statement
Using the for loop
Using the while loop
Working with Objects
Understanding objects, methods, and properties
Understanding objects, methods, and properties
Working with Date and String objects
Displaying the current date and time on a Web page
Finding the length of a string
Working with Document and Window objects
Writing to a Web page
Using the write and writeln methods
Displaying the last modified date on a Web page
Creating new windows
Opening a new window from a Web page using JavaScript
Changing the attributes of a window
Working with the Form Object and Events
Handling events on a form
Accessing form elements
Understanding event handling
Writing an event handler for the Submit button
Validating data entered in a text box
Scripting for form elements
Reading value from a list box
Finding the status of a check box
Finding the status of a radio button