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MichiganX: Using JavaScript and JSON in Django

by The University of Michigan

About this Course

This course delves into the JavaScript programming language and its implementation of Object-Oriented (OO) concepts, focusing on JavaScript’s unique OO characteristics. Participants will explore the jQuery library for DOM manipulation and event handling and learn about JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) for data exchange between server and client-side applications. The course continues the development of a classified ads application, enhancing it with JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON functionalities. It is designed as a continuation of the prior three courses in the specialization offered by MichiganX.

Course Description

The course provides an in-depth exploration of JavaScript in the context of Object-Oriented programming, offering insights into jQuery for interactive web elements and JSON for data transfer. Learners will engage in hands-on development, enhancing a web application with advanced programming techniques.

What Students Will Learn

Understanding and application of JavaScript in Object-Oriented programming.
Effective use of the jQuery library for DOM manipulation and event handling.
Familiarity with JSON and its usage in data exchange between server-side and client-side.
Debugging and enhancing a real-world web application with JavaScript and jQuery.

Prerequisites or Skills Necessary

This course assumes knowledge from the first three courses in the specialization, suggesting familiarity with basic programming concepts, web development, and prior exposure to Django framework.

Course Coverage

Introduction to Object-Oriented programming concepts in JavaScript.
Comprehensive guide to using jQuery for interacting with the DOM.
Utilizing JSON for efficient data exchange.
Application of learned technologies in upgrading a classified ads application.

Who This Course is For

Intermediate learners in computer science, particularly those interested in web development, JavaScript programming, and application development involving complex client-server interaction.

Real-World Application

Skills acquired from this course can be applied in various real-world scenarios such as web development, software engineering, and development of interactive web applications. Understanding JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON is crucial for modern web developers aiming to enhance user experience and improve server-side interactions.