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Ajax Basics

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Overview

The AJAX BASICS course is meticulously crafted to empower learners with the expertise to create dynamic and interactive web applications through AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML). The first module introduces the fundamentals of AJAX, delving into its history, the revolutionary role in web development, and how it enables asynchronous data exchange. Lessons include an introduction to AJAX, understanding the basics of HTTP requests and responses, and the XMLHttpRequest object's role in AJAX. The second module leads into an in-depth exploration of JavaScript and jQuery for AJAX. The focus is on programming aspects, using JavaScript and jQuery to make AJAX requests, and handling responses. Learners will engage in hands-on exercises to reinforce their learning, understanding selectors, working with event handlers, and simplifying AJAX requests using jQuery. The third module builds upon this, navigating through different types of response formats, including JSON and XML. It provides a deep understanding of response formats' role, the advantages and disadvantages of JSON and XML, and how to parse these formats in applications. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of AJAX, equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply AJAX in your web development projects, creating more dynamic and responsive web pages.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to AJAX
    • In this Introduction to AJAX module, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML). You will learn about the history and evolution of AJAX, and how it revolutionised web development by enabling asynchronous data exchange between the client and server without the need to reload the entire page.
  • Intro to JavaScript and jQuery for AJAX
    • In this Introduction to JavaScript and jQuery for AJAX module, you will be introduced to the basics of JavaScript and jQuery, two powerful scripting languages that are widely used in web development. You will start by understanding the role of JavaScript in web development and how it enables dynamic and interactive web pages. You will learn about the syntax and structure of JavaScript, including variables, operators, functions, and control structures.
  • Understanding different types of response formats, including JSON and XML
    • In this module, you will explore the different types of response formats used in web development, including JSON and XML. You will start by understanding the purpose of response formats and their role in web applications. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different response formats, including JSON, XML, and others.

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Board Infinity

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