Overview

This web development training provides an introduction to HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. This course helps students gain basic HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript programming skills. This course is an entry point into both the Web application and Windows Store apps training paths. The course focuses on using HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript to implement programming logic, define and use variables, perform looping and branching, develop user interfaces, capture and validate user input, store data, and create well-structured applications.

Goals

Learn how to use Visual Studio 2012 to create and run a Web application.
Learn the new features of HTML5, and create and style HTML5 pages.
Learn to add interactivity to an HTML5 page by using JavaScript.
Learn to create HTML5 forms by using different input types, and validate user input by using HTML5 attributes and JavaScript code.
Learn to send and receive data to and from a remote data source by using XMLHTTPRequest objects and jQuery AJAX operations.
Learn to style HTML5 pages by using CSS3.
Learn to create well-structured and easily-maintainable JavaScript code.
Learn to use common HTML5 APIs in interactive Web applications.
Learn to create Web applications that support offline operations.
Learn to create HTML5 Web pages that can adapt to different devices and form factors.
Learn to add advanced graphics to an HTML5 page by using Canvas elements, and by using and Scalable Vector Graphics.
Learn to enhance the user experience by adding animations to an HTML5 page.
Learn to use Web Sockets to send and receive data between a Web application and a server.
Learn to improve the responsiveness of a Web application that performs long-running operations by using Web Worker processes.

Outline

Overview of HTML and CSS
1. Overview of HTML
2. Overview of CSS
3. Creating a Web Application by Using Visual Studio 2012
4. Lab: Exploring the Contoso Conference Application
  1. Walkthrough of the Contoso Conference Application
  2. Examining and Modifying the Contoso Conference Application
Creating and Styling HTML5 Pages
1. Creating an HTML5 Page
2. Styling an HTML5 Page
3. Lab: Creating and Styling HTML5 Pages
  1. Creating HTML5 Pages
  2. Styling HTML5 Pages
Introduction to JavaScript
1. Overview of JavaScript Syntax
2. Programming the HTML DOM with JavaScript
3. Introduction to jQuery
4. Lab: Displaying Data and Handling Events by Using JavaScript
  1. Displaying Data Programmatically
  2. Handling Events
Creating Forms to Collect Data and Validate User Input
1. Overview of Forms and Input Types
2. Validating User Input by Using HTML5 Attributes
3. Validating User Input by Using JavaScript
4. Lab: Creating a Form and Validating User Input
  1. Creating a Form and Validating User Input by Using HTML5 Attributes
  2. Validating User Input by Using JavaScript
Communicating with a Remote Data Source
1. Sending and Receiving Data by Using XMLHTTPRequest
2. Sending and Receiving Data by Using jQuery AJAX operations
3. Lab: Communicating with a Remote Data Source
  1. Retrieving Data
  2. Serializing and Transmitting Data
  3. Refactoring the Code by Using jQuery ajax method
Styling HTML5 by Using CSS3
1. Styling Text
2. Styling Block Elements
3. CSS3 Selectors
4. Enhancing Graphical Effects by Using CSS3
5. Lab: Styling Text and Block Elements using CSS3
  1. Styling the Navigation Bar
  2. Styling the Page Header
  3. Styling the About Page
Creating Objects and Methods by Using JavaScript
1. Writing Well-Structured JavaScript
2. Creating Custom Objects
3. Extending Objects
4. Lab: Refining Code for Maintainability and Extensibility
  1. Inheriting From Objects
  2. Refactoring Code to Use Objects
Creating Interactive Pages using HTML5 APIsThis module describes how to use some common HTML5 APIs to add interactive features to a Web application.
1. Interacting with Files
2. Incorporating Multimedia
3. Reacting to Browser Location and Context
4. Debugging and Profiling a Web Application
5. Lab: Creating Interactive Pages by Using HTML5 APIs
  1. Incorporating Video
  2. Incorporating Images
  3. Using the Geolocation API
Adding Offline Support to Web Applications
1. Reading and Writing Data Locally
2. Adding Offline Support by Using the Application Cache
3. Lab: Adding Offline Support to a Web Application
  1. Implementing the Application Cache
  2. Implementing Local Storage
Implementing an Adaptive User Interface
1. Supporting Multiple Form Factors
2. Creating an Adaptive User Interface
3. Lab: Implementing an Adaptive User Interface
  1. Creating a Print-Friendly Stylesheet
  2. Adapting Page Layout To Fit a Different Form Factor
Creating Advanced Graphics
1. Creating Interactive Graphics by Using Scalable Vector Graphics
2. Programmatically Drawing Graphics by Using a Canvas
3. Lab: Creating Advanced Graphics
  1. Creating an Interactive Venue Map by Using Scalable Vector Graphics
  2. Creating a Speaker Badge by Using a Canvas Element
Animating the User Interface
1. Applying CSS Transitions
2. Transforming Elements
3. Applying CSS Key-frame Animations
4. Lab: Animating User Interface Elements
  1. Applying Transitions to User Interface Elements
  2. Applying Key-Frame Animations
Implementing Real-Time Communications by Using Web Sockets
1. Introduction to Web Sockets
2. Sending and Receiving Data by Using Web Sockets
3. Lab: Implementing Real-Time Communications by Using Web Sockets
  1. Receiving Data from Web Socket
  2. Sending Data to a Web Socket
  3. Sending Multiple Types of Messages To or From a Web Socket
Creating a Web Worker Process
1. Introduction to Web Workers
2. Performing Asynchronous Processing by Using a Web Worker
3. Lab: Creating a Web Worker Process
  1. Improving Responsiveness by Using a Web Worker

Class Materials

Each student in our Live Online and our Onsite classes receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this HTML class:

At least three months professional development experience.
Understand the basic HTML document structure.
Understand how to style common HTML elements using CSS.

Prerequisite Courses

Courses that can help you meet these prerequisites:

Preparing for Class

Onsite: Course Setup
Live Online: Course Setup | WebEx Setup

Certifications

Follow-on Courses

MOC 20480 - Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 in Visual Studio 2012

Customized Onsite Training

Live Online Training

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