Javascript Development

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$3,950 8 seats

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Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - Dec 02, 9:30pm PT (20 sessions)

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Description

Class Level: All levels

Age Requirements: 18 and older

Average Class Size: 20

Teacher: Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto

Flexible Reschedule Policy: This provider has flexible, free rescheduling for any-in person workshop. Please see the cancellation policy for more details

What you'll learn in this javascript class:

This is a part time course.

JavaScript is one of the strongest weapons in an engineer's arsenal. It can run both in the browser and on servers and is quickly becoming the go-to language to power web and mobile apps. If you want to be a web developer, JavaScript is a must-know.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of JavaScript

Installfest

Install and configure Node.js, npm, Git and other command line tools
Install and configure Slack and join class room
Computational thinking exercise and introduction to computer science topics

Working with JavaScript on the Command Line

Internet fundamentals Understanding the client-server model
Understanding JavaScript in the browser vs. the command line
Running JavaScript code on the command line
Introduction to variables

Data Types

Working with variables
Working with conditionals
Understanding data types

Collections and Loops

Working with collections Working with loops
Iterating over collections

Functions and Scope

Working with functions
Understanding scope

Unit 1 Project, Slackbot

Using the provided scaffolding, build a basic Slackbot that responds to user input and run it locally from your machine in the class Slack channel

Unit 2: The Browser and APIs

Objects and JSON

UWorking with objects and methods
Intro to JSON
Working with JSON-formatted data

Intro to the DOM and jQuery

Intro to jQuery
Understanding the DOM
Forms and user input

DOM and jQuery, continued

Events and listeners
Manipulating objects in the DOM

AJAX and APIs

Intro to AJAX
Making API calls
Consuming and working with API data

Asynchronous JavaScript and Callbacks

Understanding asynchronous vs. synchronous
Working with asynchronous APIs
Working with callbacks

Unit 2 Take Home Project: API Consuming App

Build a simple, single-page application that consumes data from an open, third-party API

Unit 3: Persisting Data and Advanced Topics

Advanced APIs

Authentication
Working with tokens and API keys
Working with Oauth

Prototypical Inheritance

Intro to prototypical inheritance
Working with prototypes
Working with constructors

This and Anonymous Functions

Understanding “This”
Working with anonymous functions

Intro to CRUD and Parse

Understanding CRUD
Intro to Parse
Writing user data to Parse
Retrieving and updating user data

In-Class Lab

Begin working on your final project: a single-page application that consumes data from at least one API and persists user data via Parse

Unit 4: Building and Deploying Your App

Deploying Your App

Working with CSS frameworks
Deploying your app to GitHub Pages/Heroku
Using a custom domain name with GitHub Pages/Heroku

Instructor/Student Choice

Instructor will choose a topic that is not covered in the syllabus and prepare and teach an original lesson on that topic
Sample topics include introductions to various frameworks, libraries and tools not covered in class

Lab Time

Work on your final project with assistance from your peers and the instructional team

Final Project Presentations

Present your final project: a single-page application that consumes data from at least one API and persists user data via Parse

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

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Refund Policy

If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.

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IMPORTANT: This class is being offered remotely and not in person. Click for details.

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Start Date	Time	Teacher	# Sessions	Price

Mon, Sep 21	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto	20	$3,950
This course consists of multiple sessions, view schedule for sessions.
Wed, Sep 23	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Sep 28	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Sep 30	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Oct 05	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Oct 07	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Oct 12	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Oct 14	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Oct 19	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Oct 21	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Oct 26	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Oct 28	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Nov 02	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Nov 04	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Nov 09	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Nov 16	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Nov 18	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Nov 23	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Mon, Nov 30	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto
Wed, Dec 02	6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time	Jack Jeffress, Saimon Sharif & Larissa Muramoto

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