Begin your journey into AJAX with this comprehensive course designed to teach you the principles and practical applications of asynchronous web requests. You will start with an introduction to AJAX, understanding its origins and how it differs from traditional synchronous HTTP requests. Through detailed explanations and examples, you'll learn to write AJAX requests using both the XMLHttpRequest object and the modern Fetch API.
Introduction to AJAX and Mini-Projects
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Introduction to AJAX and Mini-Projects
This course is part of AJAX Next Level: Authentication, Servers, Projects & More Specialization
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4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
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
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September 2024
Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we will cover the fundamentals of AJAX, starting with an introduction to the technology and its origins. We will explore the differences between traditional and AJAX requests, and learn how to write AJAX requests using both the XMLHttpRequest object and the Fetch API.
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5 videos2 readings
In this module, we will build a mini-project to consolidate our understanding of AJAX. We will start by setting up the HTML and CSS, then proceed to fetch text and JSON data using the XMLHttpRequest object. We will also explore the responseType property and refactor our requests using the Fetch API, culminating in retrieving data from third-party APIs.
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11 videos
In this module, we will build a dynamic web application using both PHP and Node.js servers. We will start by creating an input field that allows users to check the availability of food items, sending this data to the server, and displaying the server's response on the client side. This comprehensive project will cover setting up HTML, making AJAX requests, and handling server-side processing with PHP and Node.js.
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12 videos1 reading1 assignment
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