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Instructor Bio
Eric Ladd is an experienced Internet developer with skills in Web-based application development, IIS and Apache server configuration and administration, and Web project management. He is a Macromedia Certified Advanced ColdFusion MX Developer and a Zend Certified PHP Developer. Mr. Ladd also develops sites and applications using Java Server Pages (JSP) and Perl.
Eric is also well-versed in client-side technologies and is a particular fan of Ajax development that integrates server-side programming, Document Object Model (DOM) scripting, XML and XSLT.
In addition to his development work, Mr. Ladd is frequently invited to conduct developer training workshops, is the author or co-author of seven Que books, and has made writing and editing contributions to several other titles.
DOM Scripting and Ajax Using jQuery
Live, Instructor-Led Online Course
DOM Scripting and Ajax Using jQuery
3 Days Online
Instructor: Eric Ladd
Overview
DOM Scripting and Ajax Using jQuery teaches attendees to tap into the power of the freely-available jQuery library to simplify nearly any client-side scripting task. Attendees will learn how to write jQuery selectors to round up sets of DOM elements, how to use jQuery's many wrapped set methods to manipulate DOM elements, how to use the jQuery event model to set up event listeners and callback functions, how to manage Ajax requests with jQuery and how to extend jQuery with utility function and wrapped set method plugins.
jQuery Training Prerequisites
Attendees should be comfortable with basic JavaScript prior to taking this course.
Software Needed on Each Student Computer
- Internet Explorer 6 or higher
- Firefox 2 or higher with the Firebug plugin installed
- Web page or text editor students will be using after the class
Training Objectives
- Incorporate the most recent version of jQuery into Web pages.
- Use jQuery in conjunction with other JavaScript libraries.
- Perform DOM manipulations using jQuery selectors and wrapped set methods.
- Initiate Ajax requests with jQuery and how to handle responses in plain text, HTML and XML formats.
- Author plugins that extend jQuery's native functionality.
Topics covered in class
1) Getting Started with jQuery
- Downloading the Most Recent Version of jQuery
- Using jQuery with Other Libraries
- Starting Processing When the DOM Tree is Ready
- jQuery Utility Functions
2) Forming Wrapped Sets with jQuery Selectors
- CSS Selectors
- Hierarchical Selectors
- Basic Filters
- Content Filters
- Visibility Filters
- Attribute Filters
- Child-Specific Filters
- Form Element Filters
- Additional Wrapped Set Methods
3) Event-Driven Programming with jQuery
- Event Helpers
- Interaction Helpers: toggle() and hover()
- jQuery Event Objects
- jQuery Live Events
4) jQuery and Ajax
- The load() Wrapped Set Method
- Basic Ajax Requests with $.get() and $.post()
- $.getJSON() and $.get Script()
- Exercising Complete Control with $.ajax()
- Global Ajax Events
- Ajax Helper Methods
5) Developing jQuery Plugins
- Best Practices
- Utility Function Plugins
- Wrapped Set Method Plugins
- Providing Default Argument Values
6) Conclusion
Tuition: $995 per person
Register: Contact us to inquire about scheduling this course
Testimonials
"Eric's style is very down to earth. Although he is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter, he tailors his class to his student's level of expertise. At the same time he gives the student room to grow. I was very comfortable with the pace of this class."
- Toni Tates
Other instructor-led online classes available:
ColdFusion | Advanced ColdFusion | HTML | CSS | Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional | Search Engine Optimization Essentials | PHP | Javascript | XML | XSLT | Using Social Media for Online Marketing