jQuery jAM, Season 8

"Narrowing the skills gap, one chapter at a time."

NOTE: This virtual self-study group will begin once a Senior Percolator (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/pages/21338174/Senior_Percolators_and_Percolators/) has been identified to lead the group. Learn more about becoming a Senior Percolator (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/pages/21338174/Senior_Percolators_and_Percolators/).

jQuery jAM, our virtual self-study group focused on JavaScript, jQuery and related technologies, is returning for Season 8 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/235447803/). This season will continue our learning that began in Season 7 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/233069321/). The book we will be using is You Don't Know JS: Scope & Closures (http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920026327.do).

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This book is the second in a series of six JavaScript books and only 98 pages long. We will continue with this six-part series throughout 2017 after we take on the challenge of learning Angular 2 in Season 9 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/234422882/). [NOTE: This self-study group has been rebranded as Angular Stew, Season 1 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/234422882/).]

We will return to this You Don't Know JS series later in 2017 as follows:

• this & Object Prototypes (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/this%20&%20object%20prototypes/README.md#you-dont-know-js-this--object-prototypes) (Season 9)

• Types & Grammar (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/types%20&%20grammar/README.md#you-dont-know-js-types--grammar) (Season 10)

• Async & Performance (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/async%20&%20performance/README.md#you-dont-know-js-async--performance) (Season 11)

• ES6 & Beyond (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/es6%20&%20beyond/README.md#you-dont-know-js-es6--beyond) (Season 12)

Self-Study Group Format

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

• Each participant obtains a copy of the same textbook: You Don't Know JS: Scope & Closures (http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920026327.do).

• 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 Boston PHP Message Board (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50498195/) for each chapter. Each participant will receive personal feedback, as well as, a weekly group e-mail update.

• Each participant who completes the book is recognized on the Self-Study Group | Wall of Accomplishment (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/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 access to the book, you simply proceed at a pace that best fits into your current work/life schedule. You DO NOT need to live in the Boston area to participate. Invite your friends, family members and co-workers to join in the fun!

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 8 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/235447803/). Simply RSVP: Yes

• Obtain a copy of the book (the only program cost). Simply visit O'Reilly Media and order You Don't Know JS: Scope & Closures (http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920026327.do) in one of two formats: print (40% off) or ebook (50% off). Use discount code: PCBW

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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 five chapters in the book starting Sunday, January 15 and ending Saturday, February 18. Refer to the jQuery jAM, Season 8 -- Master Discussion List (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50498195/) for specific dates.

Q: Do I have to wait until Sunday, January 15 to begin?

A: No need to wait! Feel free to begin as soon as you obtain a copy of your book. Simply post a message on the Introduce Yourself: jQuery jAM, Season 8 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50498404) message board once you receive your book so that we can gauge participation. Then, proceed at a pace that best fits your current work/life schedule.

Q: Do I have to live in Boston to participate?

A: Not at all. This program is virtual. We have successful graduates from many states and even have graduates from countries in Europe and Africa.

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

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