JS_2016

Javascript @ Barnard 2016

Rough Calendar

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Week 1

• Using the Terminal
• Introduction to JS
• HW: Rock Paper Scissors

Week 2

• Array Functions
• String Functions
• Writing your own functions
• HW: Functions, Functions, Functions

Week 3

• Using Objects
• Prototyping
• HW: Hangman

Week 4

• Refresh on HTML/CSS ids and classes
• Introduction to the DOM
• Using JQuery click events

Week 5 - Project Week

• Using Github pages to host your work
• Students will design and build a working game

Week 6

• What is JSON?
• Using APIs
• Usign AJAX

Week 7

• Javascript in the server, Node.js
• Routing with Express
• Understanding the MVC design structure

Week 8

• Database design with MongoDB
• Express Sessions
• User authentication with Passport.js

Week 9 - Project Week

• Students will design and build dynamic web apps.
• Deploying with Heroku.