Intro to JavaScript/jQuery (Beginner Level)

JavaScript is the programming language that makes web pages interactive, and is used these days to make servers, robots, and more. That makes it one of the most useful first languages to learn, if you're just getting started with programming and particularly web development.

**Please note the different location for the first class!

In this class we will provide you with some of the basics of programming, using JavaScript to manipulate websites and how the basics needed to start on the path of becoming a great web developer. jQuery is one of the most popular Javascript libraries in use today and makes it much easier to use JavaScript on your website. jQuery takes a lot of common tasks that requires many lines of JavaScript code to accomplish, and wraps it into methods that you can call with a single line of code. It makes client-side scripting easier by providing a simplified interface for interacting with HTML documents.

This course is targeted at beginners to programming and will cover variables, functions, logic, loops, arrays, and objects. If you already know another language, you're welcome to come, you'll probably just find that you work at a faster pace.

CLASS DATES
This 4-class series runs over four Tuesdays:

• Class 1: Tuesday, July 14, 6:00 - 9:00pm (NOTE: First class will be held at UpTech's office, across the street from Braxton - 112 W. Pike St.)

• Class 2: Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 - 9:00pm @ Braxton Brewing Company

• Class 3: Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 - 9:00pm @ Braxton Brewing Company

• Class 4: Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 - 9:00pm @ Braxton Brewing Company

Cost includes all four classes. Note that this class is 3 hours per session, different than our typical 2 hours.

REQUIREMENTS
To take this class, it is recommended you be familiar with the following HTML/CSS concepts:

• How classes & IDs work with HTML & CSS

• How to build a basic site using the

elements
• CSS targeting with IDs/classes/elements/etc.

• Have taken our Intro to HTML/CSS (https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Cincinnati/events/222865579/) class or equivalent training

At this time, you will need to provide your own laptop - PC or Mac - to participate in the course.

We also recommend that you have the following available on your computer before class:

• Sublime Text 3 (http://www.sublimetext.com/3) - the preferred text editor

• Also, as an alternative to Internet Explorer, please install either Chrome, Safari, or Firefox + Firebug.

SCHOLARSHIPS & VOUCHERS
Scholarship applications for this class are closed.

If you have a course voucher to redeem, please email us at cincinnati@girldevelopit.com.

INSTRUCTOR
Taylor MacDonald is a full-stack, open-source web developer in Cincinnati, OH. In his current role leading technology at Ample, he spends most of his time writing Ruby to solve complex problems. When not writing code, you’ll find Taylor at home with his beautiful family where he enjoys brewing beer, gardening and crafting sophisticated culinary fare that his toddler refuses to eat.

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POLICIES & GUIDELINES:

All attendees are expected to abide by the Girl Develop It Code of Conduct (http://www.girldevelopit.com/codeofconduct).

If we have less than 7 students registered for the class as of three days prior to the class start date, we will cancel the class and reschedule for a later date. Any students registered at that time will be refunded their full registration fee.