Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | List key JavaScript characteristics, including object-based nature, events, platformindependence, and differences between scripting languages and programming languages. |
| 1.1.2 | Identify common programming concepts, including objects, properties and methods. |
| 1.1.3 | Describe various JavaScript versions and flavors, including ECMA standards, JScript and similarities with proprietary scripting languages. |
| 1.1.4 | Distinguish between server-side and client-side JavaScript applications, including JavaScript interpreters and rendering engines. |
| 1.1.5 | Describe acceptable coding practices, including appropriate use of comment tags and the tag. |
| 1.1.6 | Examine the evolution of the role of JavaScript in simple Web page design, such as gaming, virtual reality (VR), native development, mobile device scripting and backend development. |
| 1.2.1 | Use attributes and methods to communicate with users, including the type attribute. |
| 1.2.2 | Define variables, data types and scope. |
| 1.2.3 | List keywords and reserved words. |
| 1.2.4 | Store user input in variables and evaluate for appropriate responses using the console and built-in methods such as alert() and prompt(). |
| 1.2.5 | Distinguish between concatenation and addition. |
| 1.2.6 | Use Apply operators, including string concatenation ( += ), strict comparison ( === , !==), mathematical precedence and bitwise operators. |
| 1.2.7 | Demonstrate how to use expressions. |
| 1.2.8 | Implement simple event handlers, including keyboard, mouse and mobile (gestures or touch) events. |
| 1.3.1 | Define and use methods as functions. |
| 1.3.2 | Demonstrate the use of various types of functions and function elements including prototype functions, anonymous functions, closure functions, arguments and the use of return values. |
| 1.3.3 | Distinguish between global and local variables. |
| 1.3.4 | Use the conditional operator. |
| 1.3.5 | Identify user events and event handlers. |
| 1.3.6 | Demonstrate the use of function specific methods including calling, binding and applying. |
| 1.3.7 | Use built-in functions and cast variables. |
| 2.1.1 | Demonstrate common steps for debugging JavaScript code, including reviewing code and testing code in different browsers and various devices. |
| 2.1.2 | Demonstrate how to use various native and supplemental debugging tools, including enabling/disabling display. |
| 2.2.1 | Use the if... statement. |
| 2.2.2 | Use the while... statement. |
| 2.2.3 | Use the do...while statement. |
| 2.2.4 | Use the for... statement. |
| 2.2.5 | Use the forEach statement. |
| 2.2.6 | Use the break and continue statements. |
| 2.2.7 | Use the switch... statement. |
| 2.3.1 | Use JavaScript to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM). |
| 2.3.2 | Use the window object of the DOM. |
| 2.3.3 | Manipulate properties and methods of the document object within the DOM. |
| 2.3.4 | Use the image object of the DOM, including image rollover creation. |
| 2.3.5 | Use the history object of the DOM. |
| 2.3.6 | Evaluate and change URL information with the location object of the DOM. |
| 2.3.7 | Use the navigator object of the DOM. |
| 2.3.8 | Describe virtual DOM. |
| 2.4.1 | Use the String object to test user input. |
| 2.4.2 | Evaluate strings, including use of the length property, and use of the indexOf(), lastIndexOf(), substring() and charAt() methods. |
| 2.4.3 | Implement basic regular expressions and the RegExp object. |
| 2.4.4 | Use the Array object to create more efficient code. |
| 2.4.5 | Use the map() method. |
| 2.4.6 | Apply the Date and Math objects. |
| 2.5.1 | Create a custom JavaScript object. |
| 2.5.2 | Define properties and methods of custom objects. |
| 2.5.3 | Create new object instances. |
| 2.5.4 | Create client-side arrays using custom objects. |
| 2.5.5 | Create functions and methods for manipulating client-side arrays. |
| 2.5.6 | Use the prototype property, concept of classes, constructors, iterators and generators. |
| 3.1.1 | Identify steps and methods for changing HTML "on the fly," including the getElementById, getElementsByName, getElementsByTagName and getElementsByClassName methods of the DOM. |
| 3.1.2 | Modify attributes in HTML using DOM elements. |
| 3.1.3 | Modify form object values. |
| 3.2.1 | Identify and use form controls, including HTML5 form elements. |
| 3.2.2 | Define the form object. |
| 3.2.3 | Refer to form objects, including input, text, textarea, radio, checkbox, select, button, password, hidden, file and submit |
| 3.2.4 | Use form objects, including radio, select, button, text, input, textarea, checkbox, password, hidden, file and submit. |
| 3.2.5 | Conduct form validation. |
| 3.2.6 | Identify common form security issues. |
| 3.3.1 | Distinguish between the browser and the operating system in relation to the elements responsible for security. |
| 3.3.2 | Discuss browser security issues relevant to JavaScript, including script blocking, frame-toframe URL changing, and document.write behavior differences among browsers. |
| 3.3.3 | Define signed scripts |
| 3.3.4 | Perform client-side browser detection and determine browser compatibility. |
| 3.3.5 | Identify common issues and procedures for creating secure JavaScript code. |
| 3.3.6 | Define cross-site scripting and the associated security risks. |
| 3.3.7 | Define the functions and common uses of cookies. |
| 3.3.8 | Manipulate cookies effectively, including testing for presence of cookies, clearing cookies, enabling/disabling cookies in the browser, and deleting cookies from your hard drive. |
| 3.3.9 | Discuss ethics in collecting, storing, using and protecting user data |
| 4.1.1 | Identify and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of using predefined libraries and frameworks, such as jQuery, Spry, Dojo, React.js, Angular.js and Prototype. |
| 4.1.2 | Identify steps for using libraries (such as jQuery), frameworks and available plug-ins, including, optimization for faster JavaScript manipulation. |
| 4.1.3 | Identify steps for loading and referencing external scripts and pre-made external scripts. |
| 4.1.4 | Identify and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of Server-side JavaScript technologies. |
| 4.1.5 | Optimize page load time and user experience on various devices. |
| 4.2.1 | Define synchronous and asynchronous, fundamental AJAX elements, and procedures. |
| 4.2.2 | Explain the Fetch API, Promises and callback functions. |
| 4.2.3 | Use the XMLHttpRequest object to retrieve data. |
| 4.2.4 | Describe typical AJAX-based requests. |
| 4.2.5 | Identify key server response issues related to AJAX-based requests. |
| 4.2.6 | Use JavaScript to communicate with databases. |
| 4.2.7 | Identify and compare XML and JSON. |
| 4.3.1 | Define Web API (Application Programming Interface) and benefits |
| 4.3.2 | Identify and use Web APIs, including session storage, local storage, and GEO location. |
| 4.3.3 | Identify and use the Canvas API. |
