Rich Media Web Application Development I

As an educator, I focus on equipping students with a deep understanding of modern web development tools, frameworks, and methodologies. The courses I teach blend hands-on experience with foundational concepts, ensuring students are prepared to excel in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Here’s a breakdown of the key topics covered:

Modern JavaScript Ecosystem

• Babel & Webpack: Introduction to Babel for transpiling modern JavaScript and Webpack for bundling and optimizing assets.
• Node.js: Building server-side applications, initializing projects, and managing dependencies using npm and package.json.
• ES6+ Features: Deep dive into arrow functions, modules, destructuring, and the nuances of NaN, undefined, truthy, and falsy values.

TypeScript: Enhancing JavaScript

• Introduction to TypeScript: Benefits of strong typing and the relationship between JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Typing & Interfaces: Explicit typing for variables, functions, and parameters; leveraging interfaces and enums.
• TypeScript in Practice: Building maintainable, error-free applications.

React: Building User Interfaces

• Core Concepts: JSX, component-based architecture, and state management.
• React Hooks: Practical use cases for hooks like useState and useEffect.
• Development Tools: Exploring Vite for fast project scaffolding and development.

Advanced Front-End Concepts

• CSS Media Queries: Responsive design techniques.
• HTML with JavaScript: Dynamic content creation using .map() and .join().
• Canvas API: Drawing state properties, creating paths, and transformations.
• Web Audio Basics: Routing graphs, analyser nodes, and gain adjustments for audio-driven applications.

Data Handling & APIs

• Fetch API: Understanding promises, asynchronous operations, and the benefits of async and await.
• Firebase: Working with Realtime Database for structured data storage, updates, and synchronization.
• GeoJSON & Mapbox: Visualizing geospatial data and building interactive maps.

Unix & Tooling

• Command Line Essentials: Navigating and manipulating the file system with Unix commands.
• Linting & Best Practices: Ensuring clean and maintainable code.

Practical Development Skills

• Variable Scope: Understanding reference vs. value types.
• Higher-Order & Pure Functions: Writing reusable and testable code.
• JSON & XHR: Parsing, well-formed JSON, and XMLHttpRequest objects.

What Sets This Classes Apart

Interdisciplinary Integration: Lessons include applications in creative fields like audio processing and data visualization.

Project-Based Learning: Students create real-world applications to apply concepts in meaningful ways.

Focus on Modern Tools: Exposure to industry-standard tools like Webpack, Firebase, Mapbox, and React ensures they’re job-ready.