This course is about building a basic understanding of graphical user interfaces and a basic expertise in building such interfaces with web technologies.

In several inputs, we will look into the history of the Internet, basic concepts, languages and frameworks for building web interfaces.

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Inputs

1. The Web (6.4 - 09.00-12.00 - ???)

• History of the Internet
• How the Web works.
• Basic Introduction to HTML and CSS.

Homework

1. Install the Atom Code Editor.

2. HTML & CSS (12.4 - 09.00-12.00 - ???)

• The CSS Box Model.
• Inline and Block Elements.
• Float Layouts.

Homework

3. ???

• Advanced Introduction to HTML and CSS.

3. Basic Logic (20.4 - 09.00-12.00 - ???)

• Basic Introduction to JavaScript.
  • Differences to Processing (Compiled, Interpreted)
  • Variables (var (Number, Array, ...) vs. int, float, ...)
  • Similar Conditionals & Loops
  • Functions
• Working with jQuery.
  • .$()
  • .click()
  • .text()
  • .css()

Exercise

Create a Calculator with jQuery.

4. Graphical User Interface Elements (12.5 - 09.00-17.00 - ???)

• Basic Elements: Button, Text Field, Checkbox, Switch
• Advanced Elements: Progress Bar, Drop Down, Slider, Radio Group
• Navigational Elements: Toolbar, Tab Navigation, Accordion
• Basic Layouts: Content Card, Dialog, Formular
• Special Elements: Window, Tooltip

Exercise

Start working on your personal GUI Catalog.

5. Deployment & Testing (19.5 - 09.00-12.00 - ???)

• FTP, @zhdk, Hostpoint, ...?
• Local Server => iPad, iPhone

6. Future (26.5 - 09.00-12.00 - ???)