Course Format
Here's how the information is presented.
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Two full days.
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A series of mini-case studies, each including:
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a problem statement
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an example web page containing Javascript that is a partial solution
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an exercise in which you extend or repair the example
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a complete solution
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a summary of the techniques applied
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At the end of the class, there will be a hyperlink to
a tarball you can take home
Course Materials
Here's what the course uses.
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This course is entirely Web-based.
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Everything you need is available through your browser.
Course Method
Here's how we'll achieve our objectives.
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Emphasis on practical skills and real life issues:
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history and theory is kept to a minimum
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Highly compressed:
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much is covered in a short amount of time
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set your own pace
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the instructor acts mainly as a facilitator
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Lots of hands-on:
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learn by doing
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the best way to acquire new skills
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Labs:
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develop skills used in real-world business applications
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source code files are provided to save time typing
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step-by-step construction of Web Cellar,
a web-based wine-merchant site: