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Master AJAX with Projects and Fun Exercises. This course will help you learn, in a simple and fun way, about basic authentication, CORS, SOP, RESTful services, server routes, middleware, modules, and a ton more!
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Beginner level
Designed for web developers with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics. No AJAX experience needed; web development knowledge is beneficial.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Designed for web developers with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics. No AJAX experience needed; web development knowledge is beneficial.
Describe the role of AJAX in web development
Implement asynchronous requests using both XMLHttpRequest and Fetch API
Develop server-side applications using PHP and Node.js
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Embark on a journey to master AJAX and revolutionize your web development skills. Starting with the basics, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding how AJAX works and its significance in creating asynchronous web applications. Through detailed explanations and practical examples, you'll learn to differentiate between traditional synchronous requests and modern AJAX requests, gaining proficiency in both the XMLHttpRequest object and the Fetch API.
The course is structured to ensure a gradual learning curve, guiding you from simple AJAX requests to more complex implementations. You'll engage in hands-on mini-projects, where you'll build and refine applications using AJAX to fetch and manipulate data from both internal servers and third-party APIs.
As you progress, you'll delve into advanced topics such as handling CORS issues, integrating basic authentication, and working with server-side code using PHP and Node.js. By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of AJAX and its applications, equipped with skills to build responsive, interactive web applications that offer seamless user experiences. This course is designed for web developers and programmers with a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No prior knowledge of AJAX is required, but familiarity with web development concepts will be beneficial.
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Learners will engage in a journey to master AJAX and elevate their web development skills. This course starts with the basics, providing a solid foundation for understanding AJAX and its role in creating asynchronous web applications. You'll learn to distinguish between traditional synchronous and modern AJAX requests, mastering both XMLHttpRequest and Fetch API. Through hands-on mini-projects, you'll build and refine applications, fetching and manipulating data from internal servers and third-party APIs. Advanced topics include handling CORS, integrating basic authentication, and working with PHP and Node.js. By the end, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of AJAX and the skills to create responsive, interactive web applications.
Recall how to write and execute AJAX requests using XMLHttpRequest and Fetch API
Implement asynchronous data handling in real-world web applications
Develop proficiency in building web applications that integrate both client-side and server-side data processing
Explain the process of configuring Apache servers and managing .htaccess files
Demonstrate how to securely transmit user credentials using Base64 encoding
Develop AJAX applications that incorporate advanced authentication and server configuration techniques
Assess the benefits of upgrading legacy code from XHR to Fetch API for improved performance and security
Explain how to define RESTful API endpoints using Express
Test API routes using Postman to ensure robust backend development
Develop a complete backend application using Node.js, Express, and NPM
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