javapassion.com — A free 10-week "AJAX Programming" online course is about to start from August 4th, 2006. This course is for anyone who wants to learn AJAX for the first time or increase their knowledge on AJAX. In this 10-week course, students learn basic concept of AJAX as well as how to use various AJAX frameworks and toolkits....
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wizghaJul 16, 2006
Exactly.It's true that there's so much information out there nowadays, but it comes at a "price": making ends meet on your own is a bit difficult, at least for the basics and a good overview of the subject.So thumbs up for such an initiative.
sqlserver2kJul 16, 2006
Great. I've just registered.
giantapplecoreJul 16, 2006
jesus christ, so many comments here about "I don't like Java","I wouldn't touch Java" guess what? Ajax doesn't use Java. It uses Javascript (though, I suppose it could use it, but it would be crap. But though the names are similar, Javascript and Java are NOT the same thing. Sun developed Java, Netscape developed javascript. Look them up on wikipedia.
Closed AccountJul 16, 2006
"Offering this free course is completely "spare time" activities on the part of myself (Sang Shin) and other volunteers."Reported as inaccurate. This course is not affiliated with Sun Microsystems.
bitwisemcgeeJul 16, 2006
10 WEEKS? Jebus, I'll teach you ajax in 10 minutes.Step 1: Setup xmlHttpRequestStep 2: Setup function to call when request is doneStep 3: Use request to GET / POST dataStep 4: function is called when request is doneStep 5: ???Step 6: Profit!There! now everybody append to their email sig: "AJAX Certfied (BitwiseMcgee's school for the gifted)"
smoovJul 17, 2006
"AJAX IS OLD. GET OVER IT."THE AUTOMOBILE IS OLD. GET OVER IT.YOU ARE A FREAKIN' MORON. GET OVER IT.
joemama82Jul 17, 2006
I'm seeing an awful lot of negative comments towards a class that someone has obviously spent a significant amount of their own time to set up. Yes, it will probably be a little rough around the edges. No, it won't be perfect. It may be too slow or fast paced for some people. Luckily, it is FREE. So, a) you don't even have to visit the page if you think Java sucks/Ajax is ezmode/This is stupid and b) If you DO visit the page and sign up for the course, and you don't like it, guess what? All you've wasted is some of your time. I think that people that spend their time and effort to teach other people should be commended, especially if they are not being compensated. To me, this looks like a pretty complete and well-organized course for the super low price of $0.
harrisbradleyJul 20, 2006
newbie says "huh?"
jasonsbytesJul 24, 2006
They now have a wiki and message board:<a class="user" href="http://TheAjaxWorkShop.com">http://TheAjaxWorkShop.com</a><a class="user" href="http://TheAjaxWorkShop.com/forums/">http://TheAjaxWorkShop.com/forums/</a>