Type

classroom

Level

beginner

Length

1 day(s)

Topics

javascript | csharp | microsoft | web development

Building compelling sites that work across devices is the new black. For existing .NET developers, this can be a challenge to understand the differences between JavaScript and .NET. If this is you, this course is for you.

Outline

• Introducing JavaScript
  • HelloWorld.js
  • Hello Debugging
  • Comparing the CLR and JavaScript
  • Just-in-time Compilation
  • Garbage Collection
  • Strong and Loose Typing
  • ECMAScript, JavaScript and JScript Explained
• JavaScript Type System
  • Basic Language Elements
  • Type System
  • Primitives
  • Objects
  • Arrays
  • Object and Array Creation
  • Dynamic Objects versus Classes
  • Functions as a DataType
  • Closures
• Object Oriented JavaScript
  • OOP in JavaScript
  • Classes and Pseudo-Classes
  • Inheritance in JavaScript
  • Understanding the Prototype Object
  • Module Pattern
  • Revealing Module Pattern
  • Prototype Pattern
  • Revealing Prototype Pattern
• Introducing jQuery
  • Including jQuery
  • Using the Selector Syntax
  • Working with jQuery Collections
  • Common jQuery Techniques
  • Handling events with jQuery
  • Manipulating the DOM with jQuery
  • jQuery Animations
  • jQuery Ajax
• Data Binding with KnockoutJS
  • What is KnockoutJS
  • Using Data Binding
  • Client-side Templating
  • Using Models
  • Round-tripping Objects
  • Using View Models
  • Using Observables
  • Calculated Observables
  • Creating Your Own Bindings
  • Throttling Knockout

Prerequisites

This course is specifically for .NET developers and builds on existing C# and VB.NET skillsets.