This course is part of the Responsive Website Development and Design Specialization

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Dr Matthew Yee-King

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Goldsmiths, University of London

Responsive Website Development and Design SpecializationUniversity of London

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In this course, you will develop more advanced web application programming skills. You will learn how to control data read and write access using methods, publish and subscribe. You will learn how to access your database and server shells using command line tools. You will use the SimpleSchema system to validate data and generate input forms automatically. You will see a complete collaborative code editing environment, TextCircle, being built from scratch. 
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- use Meteor methods to control data write access
- use publish and subscribe to control data read access
- install and use advanced Meteor packages
- add user accounts to your applications
- implement complex MongoDB filters
- use the MongoDB and meteor server shells
- define data validations schemas using SimpleSchema
- generate data input forms automatically using SimpleSchema

In this course, you will complete:
2 programming assignments taking ~4 hours each to complete
4 quizzes, each taking ~20 minutes to complete
multiple practice quizzes, each taking ~5 minutes to complete

Participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes

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Responsive Website Development and Design Specialization

Approx. 26 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

Mongodb
Meteor
JavaScript
Routing

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Coursera Labs

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Course 4 of 6 in the

Responsive Website Development and Design Specialization

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Dr Matthew Yee-King

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Computing Department, Goldsmiths, University of London

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB: Course overview

Welcome to 'Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB'! In this course we will be creating native mobile apps using Meteor.js, implementing social media features, such as following as well as writing and running unit tests on your JavaScript code. Finally you will set up your own server environment to run Meteor applications and you will implement the publish and subscribe data control model. I hope you enjoy the course! -Matthew

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

6 hours to complete

MongoDB, Meteor and reactive data

Welcome to the first module of 'Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB!' In this module we will look at accessing MongoDB on the command line, we will understand how to check for valid returns from find queries and identify reactive data sources within the Meteor framework. Finally we learn how to use the Session object to store user data, understand variable scope and use iframes to create separate DOMs. Enjoy!

6 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 57 min), 1 reading, 8 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

User accounts, packages and methods

Welcome to the second module of 'Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB!' In this module we will learn how to use the core user accounts packages, customise the user accounts UI using third party packages and search for and add packages to an application. We will also look at how to query MongoDB collections from the command line and learn how to control data write access using methods. Enjoy!

6 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 58 min), 1 reading, 8 quizzes

8 videos

Overview27sUser accounts6mMongoDB shell8mCustomise the accounts UI11mWho is editing? working with methods12mWho is editing? UI10mImprove the UI8mUser accounts, packages and methods summary24s

1 reading

Source code10m

7 practice exercises

User accounts30mMongoDB shell30mCustomise the accounts UI30mWho is editing? DB30mWho is editing? UI30mImprove the UI30mUser accounts, packages and methods summary quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

Publish and subscribe model and MongoDB filters

Welcome to the third module of 'Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB!' In this module we will use bootstrap icons and use the publish and subscribe model to control data read access. We will understand the concept of asynchronous execution and work with template data contexts and helper functions. Finally we will use packages to implement in-place content editing and use complex MongoDB filters. Enjoy!

7 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 73 min), 1 reading, 11 quizzes

11 videos

Overview28sMore docs!8mDocs in the DB7mUsing Session6mLoading the new doc7mDocument list8mEditable title8mControlling document access9mPublish and subscribe9mFinal polish6mPublish and subscribe MongoDB filters summary38s

1 reading

Source code10m

10 practice exercises

More docs!30mDocs in the DB30mUsing Session30mLoading the new doc30mDocument list30mEditable title30mControlling document item30mPublish and subscribe30mFinal polish30mPublish and subscribe MongoDB filters summary quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

7 hours to complete

SimpleSchemas, autoform and code re-organisation

Welcome to the final module of 'Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB!' In this module we will create a well organised application using special Meteor folders and we will organise templates into multiple files. We will also learn how to use the iron:router package to create multiple page applications and we will generate data entry forms automatically using SimpleSchema and autoform. Finally, we will validate user data automatically using SimpleSchema. Enjoy!

7 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 72 min), 3 readings, 10 quizzes

10 videos

Overview42sReorganising the code8mFixing bugs8mRouting6mIron:router9mGrid layout9mFind and FindOne6mComment box15mComment list6mSimpleSchemas, autoform and code re-organisation summary27s

3 readings

Learning outcomes10mSource code10mFinal version of source code10m

9 practice exercises

Reorganising the code30mFixing bugs30mRouting30mIron:router30mGrid layout30mFind and FindOne30mComment box30mComment list30mSimpleSchemas, autoform and code re-organisation summary quiz30m

1 minute to complete

Summary

1 minute to complete

1 video (Total 1 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH JAVASCRIPT AND MONGODB

by FHNov 26, 2016

Very good introduction to Meteor. Should be updated to newer Meteor version, lots of things have changed in the official guidelines in the meantime.

by MKFeb 16, 2016

Really great course. The education was practical showing real life process of creating pages, not boring theory.

by ASMar 17, 2020

the course was amazing and i learnt a lot i hope i will revise back when needed thanks to coursera and the teacher

by SMFeb 16, 2016

Matthew is a great instructor. Loved the way how he taught the entire series especially this one. Step by Step explaining every little detail. Keep up the good work...

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About the Responsive Website Development and Design Specialization

Responsive web design is all about creating the best user experience regardless of whether a user is accessing your site from a desktop computer, a mobile phone, or a tablet.

This Specialisation covers the basics of modern full stack web development, from UX design to front-end coding to custom databases. You’ll build foundational skills in a full range of technologies, including HTML/CSS, Javascript, and MongoDB, and you’ll learn to implement a reactive, multi-user web application using the meteor.js framework. We’ll also touch on more advanced topics, such as APIs, data visualization, and animation. You will add several projects to your portfolio to demonstrate your skill and growth throughout this Specialisation. You will create web pages using basic elements to control layout and style, use responsive web design principles to take a site from wireframe to website, implement security features, and create collaborative multi-user experiences. Just like any professional full stack web developer, you will build accessibility and usability into your responsive websites.

Responsive Website Development and Design

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