jQuery jAM, Season 3

jQuery jAM is our virtual self-study group for beginners. In Season 3 we will go back to basics and learn both JavaScript and jQuery from the ground up. Come along for the ride and invite your friends and co-workers and to join in the fun.

The format of a virtual self-study group is as follows:

Each participant purchases the same textbook: JavaScript and jQuery: The Missing Manual (http://astore.amazon.com/boph-20). Each participant commits to read one chapter per week, complete the exercises and post links to your completed work. Each participant obtains assistance by posting questions to a discussion area set up on the Message Board (http://www.bostonphp.org/messages/boards/thread/33242542/) for each chapter. Each participant who completes the book is recognized on the Self-Study Group | Wall of Accomplishment (http://www.bostonphp.org/messages/boards/thread/21414292). Note: There is no classroom instruction. There are no webcasts. There are no scheduled appointments of any kind. Once you have the book, you simply proceed at a pace that best fits into your current work/life schedule. You have the option to meet informally at the beginning of each Boston PHP Meetup or even set up a real life self-study group with others in your neighborhood.

How do I get started?

Become a member of Boston PHP if you are not already a member. Simply click: Join us! Register for jQuery jAM, Season 3 (http://www.bostonphp.org/events/113025342/). Simply RSVP: Yes Purchase a book (the only program cost). Simply visit the Boston PHP store (http://store.bostonphp.org) and order JavaScript & jQuery: The Missing Manual in one of two formats. Full disclosure: Boston PHP Meetup receives a small commission on each sale which helps fund Meetup activities.

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When your book arrives, start your virtual learning by reading one chapter at a time, completing the exercises and posting a link to your completed work.

FAQs:

Q: How long will the course last?

A: We will cover 15 chapters in the book, so 15 weeks starting Sunday, April 21 and ending Saturday, August 3. Refer to the jQuery jAM, Season 3 Master Discussion List (http://www.bostonphp.org/messages/boards/thread/33242542/) for specific dates.

Q: Do I have to wait until Sunday, April 21 to begin?

A: No need to wait! Feel free to begin by reading the Introduction once you obtain a copy of your book. Then, proceed at a pace that best fits your current work/life schedule.

Q: Are there any additional resources I can use?

A: A new jQuery jAM website (http://jqueryjam.com/beta/) is being developed by members of Boston PHP Meetup to provide additional resources. Twitter (https://twitter.com/jqueryjam) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jqueryjam) pages have also been set up to offer value-added content.

Q: What if I have additional questions?

A: Simply post a reply below and you will receive a response.

Let's start jAMmin'!

Gene Babon
Chief Percolator