Lecture
Today we will be covering the basics of JavaScript and jQuery which is just a framework that uses JavaScript. JavaScript can be used to make your static HTML and CSS website much more interactive and dynamic. One of the great things about JavaScript is that it is included in most modern browsers and on all modern devices. There are also many other JavaScript frameworks out there other than jQuery including D3js, ThreeJS, and DojoJS that have already created functions for you that you can refer to and use in your own code.
If you are interested in learning more about JavaScript here are a few helpful links:
W3 Schools Intro to JavaScript
JavaScript and jQuery, by Jon Duckett
Here are some libraries and code examples that might be helpful for what you are creating:
Pop Up Image Modal | Example | Library Used
Scroll to a Section of Your One Page Website | Example | Library Used
Parallax Scrolling | Example | Library Used
Image Carousel | Example | Library Used
Dropdown Menu (CSS) | Example
Here are a few awesome websites that show how powerful JavaScript can be:
NY Times Article
Datavisual
Alexander Chen’s Work
Stewart Smith’s Work
Arcade Fire’s The Wilderness Downtown Music Video
Arcade Fire’s Reflektor Music Video
Google Chrome Experiments
In Class Assignment
Continue working on your websites using HTML and CSS. If you are feeling a little more adventurous go ahead and start playing around with some JavaScript or jQuery functions to add some more interactivity to your site.
Homework
Continue to make progress on your website.