jQuery Programming (Canada) Seminar

Presented by Hands-On Technology Transfer

Hands On Technology Transfer Computer Training

Bring this seminar on-site to your facility for groups of 10 or more.

This hands-on course covers the jQuery library, DOM manipulation, performing Ajax requests, and an overview of the UI library.

Course Description

jQuery simplifies client-side scripting via a series of open-source libraries that provide frameworks for enhanced functionality. This hands-on course covers the jQuery library, DOM manipulation, performing Ajax requests, and an overview of the UI library. Students will also learn how to use the jQuery function to return a wrapped set of elements, use utility functions to work with arrays and strings, modify the appearance of elements using a number of predefined effects as well as how to implement existing plugins.

Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency. Students who are not familiar with HTML5 and CSS3 should instead register for the course, Developing Rich Internet Applications Using HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery.

Course Prerequisites

Knowledge of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript equivalent to attending the Website Development with HTML5, CSS and Bootstrap and JavaScript Programming courses.

What You Will Learn

Referencing jQuery in a Page
Selecting page elements using jQuery selectors
Selecting DOM elements using standard DOM methods
Creating and using jQuery plugins
Registering events in jQuery
Setting CSS properties of page elements
Making Ajax requests using the $.ajax function
Changing the display style of an element using various effect methods

Course Overview

jQuery Fundamentals Overview of jQuery Downloading and Using jQuery library Benefits of Using jQuery Uses of the jQuery function	jQuery Selectors and Filters Ready Handler Using jQuery Selectors and Filters Selecting Single and Multiple Elements Operating on Wrapped Sets Method Chaining
DOM Manipulation Accessing Attributes of an Element Adding and Removing Elements Setting Element Content With text() and html() Manipulating Classes and CSS	jQuery Events jQuery Event Model Binding and Removing Event Handlers with on() and off() Delegated and Direct Events Event Object Common jQuery Events
Page Animation with Effects Controlling Visibility Using show() and hide() Creating Slide and Fade Effects Creating Custom Animations Animation Queuing and Callback Functions	Ajax Requests Using jQuery Ajax Overview Loading Remote HTML Making Ajax Requests Using the $.ajax() Function Using the $.get() and $.post() Functions
jQuery Form Enhancement Using Form Selectors and Filters Handling Keyboard and Focus Events Improving Behavior and Appearance Performing Form Validation Using the Validation Plugin	Utility Functions Disabling Animations Using Other Libraries with jQuery String and Array Manipulation
jQuery Plugins Benefits of Plugins Integrating Popular Plugins Image Manipulation with Slideshows and Carousels Creating Custom Plugins	jQuery UI Overview Configuring and Downloading the UI Library Themes and Styles Using ThemeRoller Overview of UI Widgets

Course Benefits

Course materials include student guide, hands-on lab manual and USB flash drive for examples and lab work
Students receive a certificate of completion at the end of class
Students can retake any portion of a class that has been completed, within 12 months at no extra cost
There are no registration fees or cancellation fees

More Seminar Information

Hands-On Technology Transfer
Summary	This hands-on course covers the jQuery library, DOM manipulation, performing Ajax requests, and an overview of the UI library.
Delivery Method	Seminar
Also Available As	On-Site Training
Who Should Attend	Web Developers