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s24 CSD 3103 Mid Term Study Syllabus

4 Types of questions:

Writing code

Writing Code

Short answer Theory Concept Questions

75 minutes

30 Questions

Key focus areas:

Building Web Applications using:

Node.js, NPM application development,

Using JavaScript to build Applications on the Server: NODE.js → Using the libraries available at NPMjs.com

routes and endpoints = a TCP PIPE joining the end point in your Server.js program and the form action = attribute of your BOM FORM

How the browser, the html document object model and the Browser Object work and connect with JavaScript via the JavaScript APIs:

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JSON : Javascript Object Notation: data description language

special box into which we put data (form field names ? values) : text format for data / move HTTP connection

JavaScript:

Go through all previous labs:

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/the-javascript-calculator2⁠

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/lab-assignment-creating-a-themed-website-with-html-css-and-javas⁠

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/like-all-truely-great-love-poetry-shakespeare-is-best-appreciate⁠

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/mastering-the-art-of-elegance-a-deep-dive-into-javascript-arrow-⁠

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/professor-wolfgar-on-javascript⁠

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Operations of Visual Studio Code

Building Web Applications on:

Client side :

Server side : NODE.js

Special communication to connect / join SERVER Side node.js program and the BOM:

Study Syllabus for Midterm Exam

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Be familiar with:

JavaScript

ECMAScript : European Computer Manufacturers’ Association

Node.js

Chromium v8 Engine

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1. Modern JavaScript Standards (ES6+) Basic JavaScript Knowledge - **Let and Const Keywords**: Understand the differences between `let`, `const`, and `var`. - **Block Statements**: Learn how block-level scoping works in JavaScript. - **Template Literals**: Practice using template literals for string interpolation. - **Spread Operator**: Learn how to use the spread operator for arrays and objects. - **JavaScript Modules**: Understand how to import and export modules in JavaScript.

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https://coda.io/d/_derRJ4S9q4A/Mastering-the-Art-of-Elegance-A-Deep-Dive-into-JavaScript-Arrow-_suyfy?searchClick=8e9cd26d-b8ea-42a2-895a-54666390dca1_erRJ4S9q4A⁠

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https://coda.io/d/_dviqMq4Xge4/Mastering-JavaScript-Functions-A-Comprehensive-Lab-Workbook-for-_suWaY?searchClick=852a6c22-3f91-4462-9aca-c600f782feac_viqMq4Xge4⁠

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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rhl6sp5ygphubtdbjrc9s/Get-Programming-with-Node.js-Jonathan-Wexler.pdf?rlkey=qw0mu6li1ajvxpg0ky12h2so3&dl=0⁠

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2. Node.js Fundamentals

- Operation of Node.js**: Understand the architecture and core features of Node.js. - HTTP Module**: Learn how to create a basic HTTP server in Node.js.

setting up End Point HTTP Routes and testing with Postman

JavaScript Functions Worksheet:

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/mastering-javascript-functions-a-comprehensive-lab-workbook-for-⁠

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https://coda.io/d/_diazD9Mf1JS/Node-js-Application-Development_suRmJ?searchClick=fdbe5e3f-ff37-46fe-9062-d6acc1387868_iazD9Mf1JS⁠

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https://coda.io/d/_dNqrvU03vCu/CSD3103-Practices-of-Node-js-NPM-Application-Development-with-Vi_su_OC?searchClick=519a5cf9-2122-484f-b1d3-6c5e975756c7_NqrvU03vCu⁠

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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/iwr6rqlk2z0bx78w5ubh4/nodejs_tutorial.pdf?rlkey=1va0yrta3xssfv48gr1a1r38b&dl=0⁠

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3. NPM (Node Package Manager)

- **Installing Packages**: Understand how to install packages locally and globally using `npm install`. - **Package.json**: Learn how to create and manage a `package.json` file. - **Versioning**: Understand semantic versioning and how to update packages. - **Scripts**: Learn how to define and run scripts using `npm`.

4. Express.js for Web Development

Questions:

Express.js NPM package:

Static Middleware

body-parser

working with forms and end points and connecting form action to server side end points via ROUTES

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https://coda.io/d/_dBRVEMxkFXn/Lab-The-applications-of-HTTP-POST-and-GET-methods_sulYY?searchClick=bbe55e97-4f05-4e46-bc1b-0f561898fb87_BRVEMxkFXn⁠

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https://coda.io/d/_dfJV6vqPrtn/Regarding-the-Use-of-POST-vs-GET_suKfh?searchClick=a72638da-7e2b-48dc-917e-2b1096dc8b62_fJV6vqPrtn⁠

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https://coda.io/d/_dKwnO9Hf93n/Understanding-GET-vs-POST-in-Forms_supdd?searchClick=26674766-7de0-42e9-b749-859745e4f7e6_KwnO9Hf93n⁠

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Repeat your labs!

- **Setting Up Express**: Learn how to create an Express application. - **Middleware**: Understand how to use and create custom middleware functions. - **Routing**: Learn how to define routes and handle different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). - **Static Files**: Practice serving static files using Express.

5. Web APIs and Endpoints

- Setting up route endpoints in Server.js and setting the action attribute of FORM to route to that end point - **Request and Response Objects**: Learn how to access and manipulate the request and response objects. - **API Testing**: Use tools like Postman to test API endpoints.

6. NoSQL Databases (MongoDB) - Familiar with the basics of NoSQL databases and MongoDB. JSON Schema database operation

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### Suggested Study Materials - **Lecture Notes and Presentations**: Review all provided materials on D2L. - **Optional Textbook**: "Get Programming with Node.js" by Jonathan Wexler (ISBN: 978-1-61-729474-7).

Study Tips

- **Practice Coding**: Regularly write and test your code to reinforce learning. - **Use Online Resources**: Supplement your study with tutorials and documentation from reputable sources like MDN Web Docs and the official Node.js website. - **Group Study**: Collaborate with classmates to discuss and solve complex topics. - **Office Hours**: Utilize instructor office hours for clarification on difficult concepts.

By focusing on these areas and utilizing the provided study materials and resources, you will be well-prepared for your midterm exam in Full Stack JavaScript. Good luck!

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