JavaScript Jump Start
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This document is a presentation overview about JavaScript, covering its introduction, development tools, object-oriented and functional programming features, and available libraries. It also provides links to learning resources and recommends courses for further study. The presentation emphasizes JavaScript's integration with HTML and its empowerment through various libraries and frameworks.
JavaScript Jump Start
- 1. Haim Michael October 9th, 2013 All logos, trade marks and brand names used in this presentation belong to the respective owners. Watch the lecture at http://youtu.be/VYLL5xWc1Jc JS LifeMichael.com JavaScript Jump Start
- 2. ● Introduction to JavaScript ● Development Tools ● Object Oriented Programming ● Functional Programming ● JavaScript Libraries ● Learning Resources ● Questions & Answers LifeMichael.com Table of Content
- 3. ● JavaScript is a scripting language running on the web browser or on the server. It was originally developed by Netscape and became available in 1995. ● ECMA Script, defined by ECMA-262, is the standard JavaScript language. ECMA Script defines the very basic parts of the language LifeMichael.com Introduction to JavaScript
- 4. ● We can embed the code we write in JavaScript into the HTML page using the <script> element. <script type="text/javascript"> function do_something() { alert(“Good Morning!”); } </script> LifeMichael.com Introduction to JavaScript
- 5. ● We can alternatively have our code in a separated file linked with our HTML page. <script type=”text/javascript” src=”mycode.js”> </script> LifeMichael.com Introduction to JavaScript
- 6. ● We can use a simple text editor. We can alternatively use an IDE. LifeMichael.com Development Tools
- 7. ● JavaScript doesn't allow us to define classes. Each object is a collection of properties (key value pairs). var ob = new Object(); ob.name = "david"; ob.id = 132123; ob.printDetails = function(){ document.write("id="+this.id+" name="+this.name); }; ob.printDetails(); var other = {name:"david",id:123123); LifeMichael.com Object Oriented Programming
- 8. ● JavaScript allows us to assign functions into variables. ● JavaScript allows us to pass the functions as arguments. ● JavaScript allows us to define anonymous functions and supports closure. var f = function(){ //do something... } LifeMichael.com Functional Programming
- 9. ● The true power of JavaScript is the huge number of available JavaScript libraries we can use in our code. http://www.abelski.com/moodle/course/category.php?id=17 LifeMichael.com JavaScript Libraries
- 10. ● You can find a huge range of online courses available for free personal use at http://abelski.lifemichael.com ● Mozilla Developer Network https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/ ● Google JavaScript Style Guide https://code.google.com/p/google-styleguide/ ● Facebook JavaScript Developers Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/407961892610345/ LifeMichael.com Learning Resources
- 11. ● Two courses you might find interesting include Software Engineering in PHP more info Android 4.4 Java Applications Development more info HTML5 Cross Platform Mobile Applications more info ● If you enjoyed my lecture please leave me a comment at http://speakerpedia.com/speakers/life-michael. Thanks for your time! Haim. LifeMichael.com Questions & Answers