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Writing client-side code for "Rich Internet Applications" is not for the faint of heart, especially within a portlet container. The objective is to describe techniques for ensuring that your code is safe and sane, as well as being effective and meeting accessibility requirements. A half-day seminar is planned for Sunday afternoon. Here is a pre-publication draft of the seminar description:
Title: Writing Fearless Javascript for Portlets, Widgets, and Portals
Session Description:
This session will provide developers with a hands-on understanding of modern JavaScript and DHTML programming techniques within the complex environment of a portal. We'll cover:
- Unique features of the JavaScript programming language
- How to use the jQuery toolkit and the Fluid plugins
- Techniques for avoiding collisions with other JavaScript code
running in the portal - How to make your DHTML code more accessible
Introduction to User-Centred Design
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