Ajax Basics (Coursera)

Throughout the course, you will be guided through the process of building an Ajax application from scratch. You will dive into the XMLHttpRequest object, its methods, and properties, and how to handle HTTP requests and responses using Ajax.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in Ajax concepts, techniques, and best practices. You will have built a fully functional Ajax application that you can share with others, and you will be equipped with the skills to build more complex Ajax applications in the future.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

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.

WEEK 2

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.

WEEK 3

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.