SUMMARY:   JavaScript Advanced Programming is a hands-on class for students who want to learn more about JavaScript programming. Students will learn how to use advanced JavaScript programming features and techniques to enhance their use of JavaScript in developing Web pages. AUDIENCE:   Students enrolling in this course should understand basic JavaScript programming. For example, students should already know how to write and call a simple JavaScript function and manipulate windows, documents and forms. PREREQUISITES:   Before they begin this course, students should understand basic JavaScript programming. DURATION:   2 Days APPROACH:   Instructor-led, groups-paced, classroom-delivery with structured hands-on activities. OBJECTIVES:   Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Debug code and handle errors. • Create custom objects with custom methods and properties. • Create, read to, write from, and delete both single and multi-dimensional arrays. • Build functionality that selects, sorts, and searches data tables for display. • Store, retrieve, and delete cookies. • Use regular expressions for advanced form validation • Create dynamic forms with JavaScript • Create dynamic web applications with JavaScript and Dynamic HTML • Check for browser support on a feature by feature basis • Create dynamic menus • Create stunning visual effects with Dynamic HTML • Position elements dynamically • Modify content on the fly • Write JavaScript code to communicate with Java applets, Flash movies and ActiveX controls. COURSE CONTENT:     Error-handling and Debugging Common Scripting Errors Using the Microsoft Windows Script Debugger Language-based Debugging and Error Handling   Custom Objects Introduction to Objects Constructor Functions Methods   Regular Expressions The Regular Expression Object Character Types and Ranges Quantity Indicators Location Indicators Ignoring Case with the i Modifier Specifying Alternates The RegExp() Constructor   String Methods that Can Use Regular Expressions The match() Method The replace() Method The split() Method   Building a Form Toolbox Accessing a JavaScript Library   More Tools for Working with Forms The searchRadios() Function The getListValue() Function The type Property of Form Elements   Arrays Introduction to Arrays Creating and Populating Arrays Deleting Array Elements Multi-dimensional Arrays   Displaying and Manipulating Data Tables Loading Data Selecting Data for Display Searching Data for Display Sorting Data for Display   Cookies Review Introduction to the Cookie Object Storing Cookies Reading and Processing Cookie Values Deleting Cookies   Dynamic Forms Jump Menus The options[] Array The selectedIndex Property Disabling Form Elements Interdependent Select Menus Making the Code Modular Creating a JavaScript Timer A Sample Quiz Tool   Dynamic HTML Introduction Accessing and Modifying Styles Hiding and Showing Elements The innerHTML Property Manipulating Tables Dynamically Changing Dimensions Creating a Timed Slider Positioning Elements Dynamically Creating a Different Timed Slider Changing the Z-Index   Communicating With Applets Communicating With Java Applets Communicating With Flash Communicating with ActiveX   JavaScript and Server Applications Communicating With Server Applications   CROSS-BROWSER COMPATIBILITY Compatibility Options Detecting Browser and Platforms Supporting multiple browsers Dealing With Browsers That Do Not Support JavaScript Detecting Browser And JavaScript Versions Object Detection   AM/07