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Can anyone recommend good training courses for HTML/Javascript?

Apr 19, 2012 6:10 PM

Let me be very specific. For my job I need to be able to modify HTM files that we use to generate printed output. The files are very complex, used for medical reporting, and make heavy use of tables and javascript. The javascript is used to pluck data elements from a CS document then modify them for presentation in the output. I've had some success deciphering and editing some of the easier features, but I need to be able to do heavy-duty editing.

I understand the basics HTML formatting and I've got enough understanding of programming concepts that I could likely figure out the javascript part if I could get a better grasp of the basics and underlying structure.

What I'm looking for is a training course, online or DVD+book, that has a specific focus on using HTML for printed output instead of building web pages. I know there are similarities between sites and printouts, but most HTML training I've seen focuses exclusively on web pages and interactivity.

Thanks Wooters!

elforman elforman

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It may be advisable to look into using PHP for working with data manipulation if that is an option.

lichme lichme
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@lichme: Thanks, but I have no options regarding what's available and what I can use. It's straight HTML and Javascript, nothing else. And given how the installations are set up, in many cases I have nothing better than notepad for editing the HTM files.

elforman elforman
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@lichme: Besides PHP is for server side processing and Javascript is for client side processing -- whole different ballpark there.

cengland0 cengland0
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Regarding Javascript training, I like this site:

http://www.w3schools.com/js/

I learned Javascript around 1993 and cannot remember how but I still use this site for reference whenever I have questions about syntax or parameters.

cengland0 cengland0
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@cengland0: I second w3schools.com. Once you have the barest, barest of basics, you need a reference more than you need training. They have little demo boxes so you can type in HTML/Javascript and click a button to see the result.

omnichad omnichad
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If you're working to printed output, Print CSS syntax is very helpful (and probably isn't used at all in the legacy system you've inherited).

Here's a nice random article to get your start:
http://www.onextrapixel.com/2009/05/05/how-to-create-a-simple-print-css-for-your-site/

omnichad omnichad
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A relatively simple place to start learning JavaScript is Code Academy.

And I second (third?) W3Schools.com; I do a bit of composition of HTML and correct, well organized reference material is essential for me.

secretagentman02 secretagentman02
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Thanks all. I see the w3schools has actual training courses as well. Can anyone recommend their courses, beyond recommending the site as a source of reference material?

elforman elforman

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