Essentials for Desktop & Mobile

Jumping Bean’s Modern JavaScript for Browser APIs course covers essential skills for developing interactive, client-side applications that leverage the power of JavaScript APIs. From the foundational DOM API to advanced browser capabilities, this course empowers developers to build web applications that perform seamless data management, handle background tasks, and create dynamic, user-centric interfaces. With APIs expanding to support the complexities of mobile and desktop applications, this course prepares you to build robust client-side applications, managing everything from user location to device orientation and state persistence.

This course is ideal for those who have a solid understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and are ready to apply their knowledge to real-world projects for both desktop and mobile platforms.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Front-End Developers: Expanding their skill set to master browser APIs for responsive, engaging user interfaces.
• Mobile Developers: Learning to use JavaScript for mobile-friendly web applications that integrate with device features.
• JavaScript Developers: Looking to apply JavaScript skills to browser-based applications with enhanced interactivity.
• IT Graduates and New Developers: Eager to learn practical skills for dynamic web and mobile applications using JavaScript.

Career Opportunities and Advancement

Mastering client-side JavaScript with browser APIs opens a range of exciting career possibilities:

• Front-End Developer: Develop responsive web applications with rich interactivity, incorporating real-time data, media control, and offline capabilities.
• Mobile Web Developer: Create mobile-ready applications that leverage device-specific APIs for an app-like experience.
• Full-Stack Developer: Enhance your client-side expertise for a well-rounded skill set across the application stack.
• UI/UX Engineer: Improve user engagement by integrating device sensors, media controls, and offline capabilities into the user interface.

With a strong grasp of JavaScript’s browser APIs, you’ll be positioned for roles in tech-forward companies, startups, and mobile-first organizations where rich, user-driven interfaces are key. This expertise can lead to advancement in roles such as Senior Developer, Front-End Lead, or Technical Architect, where full client-side mastery is essential.

Course Prerequisites

To ensure participants can make the most of this course, they should have:

• JavaScript Fundamentals: Knowledge of basic JavaScript, including variables, loops, functions, and asynchronous programming.
• HTML and CSS Proficiency: Familiarity with HTML structure and CSS styling for building the foundations of web interfaces.

Participants without this background are encouraged to first take Jumping Bean’s Core JavaScript Fundamentals course to establish the prerequisite knowledge.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Client-Side JavaScript

• HTML & CSS Review
• JavaScript Asynchronous Calls Review

Module 2: Browser and Device APIs

• Navigator API: Geolocation, Connection, Contacts
• Window API: Event handling (load, online/offline, gamepad events)

Module 3: DOM Manipulation

• Selecting and Iterating Over Elements: getElementById, querySelector
• Creating and Manipulating Elements: createElement, removeChild
• HTMLElement Properties, Methods, and Events

Module 4: History and Navigation APIs

Module 5: Styling and Scrolling

• Setting and Removing Attributes, Managing Classes, Scrolling Control

Module 6: Event Handling

• Event Dispatch/Propagation, UI Events (Keyboard, Touch, Mouse), Drag & Drop API

Module 7: Background Tasks

• Fetch API, Background Fetch, Web Workers, WebSockets

Module 8: Forms and Validation

• Form Validation, Submission Techniques

Module 9: Client-Side Storage

• Cookies, IndexedDB, Web Storage API

Module 10: Graphics and Media

• Canvas, WebGL for graphics
• Audio/Video Control with HTMLMediaElement

Module 11: Device APIs

• Device Orientation, Device Events, Bluetooth, Battery, and File API

Module 12: JavaScript Build Tools

• Webpack Configuration, Loaders, Modules, Production vs. Dev Builds
• Module 13: JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
• Overview of Common Libraries (e.g., Twitter API, YouTube API)
• Introduction to Frameworks: Angular, React, Vue

Why Choose Jumping Bean for Client-Side JavaScript Training?

Jumping Bean stands out as a top choice for JavaScript training for several reasons:

• Experienced Instructors with Real-World Expertise: Our instructors bring practical experience to every session, providing insights that go beyond the basics and into real-world application.
• Hands-On, Practical Learning: We emphasize hands-on learning, with practical exercises and projects to help you apply what you learn immediately.
• Up-to-Date Curriculum: With browser APIs and JavaScript features evolving rapidly, we ensure our content is aligned with the latest trends and tools.
• Flexible Training Options: Choose from instructor-led online or in-person courses, or self-paced options, making it easy to find a course that fits your schedule.
• Industry Recognition and Support: Jumping Bean partners with leading tech organizations, ensuring our curriculum meets industry standards for excellence.

Take your JavaScript skills to the next level with Jumping Bean’s Modern JavaScript for Browser APIs course, and learn how to develop rich, responsive client-side applications that deliver an outstanding user experience on both desktop and mobile. Start your journey today with Jumping Bean and build the skills that will power the next generation of web applications!