jQuery jAM, Season 7

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

NOTE: Season 7 will be led (http://img.wennermedia.com/social/led-zeppelin-bbc-album-review-fb72cd94-408c-4600-a911-f5a4f5d4730c.jpg) by veteran Senior Percolator, Mike Murphy (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/members/12364215/). 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 7. This season will provide basic training in the fundamentals of programming using JavaScript. The book we will use is You Don't Know JS: Up & Going (http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920039303.do).

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This book is the first in a series of books and only 88 pages long. We will continue with this series in Season 8 in January 2017 with the following:

• Scope & Closures (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/scope%20&%20closures/README.md#you-dont-know-js-scope--closures) (Season 8 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/235447803/))

Then, we will take on the challenge learning Angular 2 in Season 9 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/234422882/).

We will return to this Up and Going series later in 2017 as follows:

• this & Object Prototypes (Season 10)

• Types & Grammar (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/types%20&%20grammar/README.md#you-dont-know-js-types--grammar) (Season 11)

• Async & Performance (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/async%20&%20performance/README.md#you-dont-know-js-async--performance) (Season 12)

• ES6 & Beyond (https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/master/es6%20&%20beyond/README.md#you-dont-know-js-es6--beyond) (Season 13)

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: Up & Going (http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920039303.do). (The Ebook is free.)

• 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/50210966/) 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 7 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/233069321/). 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: Up & Going (http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920039303.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 three chapters in the book starting Sunday, November 13 and ending Saturday, December 24. Refer to the jQuery jAM, Season 7 -- Master Discussion List (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50210966/) for specific dates.

Q: Do I have to wait until Sunday, November 13 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 7 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50235111) 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'!!

Mike Murphy
Senior Percolator

Gene Babon
Chief Percolator

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