Session: Ground-Up JavaScript
Instructor: Bill Tomczak
Track: CMS Foundations
Audience: Developers and Content Creators
Ground-Up JavaScript is ideal for those just delving into using Javascript. Ground-Up JavaScript will be led by senior developer Bill Tomczak. It is part of the CMS Foundations Track, focused on providing beginner- to intermediate-level web developers and designers with a highly insightful session on JavaScript.
Key Learning Points:
- What Is JavaScript and how does it work?
- What can you DO with JavaScript?
- When to use JavaScript, and when NOT to
- Web standards and validation
- Professional tips, tricks & shortcuts
- JavaScript Libraries
- Q & A session
Prerequisite: This is a Foundations course, for Designers and new Developers interested in getting to know JavaScript, and how to best use Javascript within a CMS (like Joomla!, Drupal or WordPress). To get the most out of this session, you may want to come with a basic understanding of JavaScript. Additionally, for new users, we recommend attending one of the CMS KickStart Programson Monday, May 3rd prior to attending this session.