Drupal 7 JavaScript for Developers

Time slot: 
March 9th, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Room: 
Chicago 8 & 9
Track: 
Coder
Experience: 
Advanced

There have been many significant changes in Drupal 7 that affect how we as developers can incorporate JavaScript elements into the functionality we build. This session will cover the AJAX framework as it relates to dynamic form elements and non-form-related AJAX functionality; the use of JS libraries; leveraging the improved flexibility of the Drupal JavaScript API. It will provide some concrete examples of common functionality and how easy it is to achieve in Drupal 7.

Video on archive.org.

Intended audience: 

Developers already experienced with using JavaScript and building Drupal modules.

Questions answered by this session
Question 1: 
What can I do now with JavaScript in Drupal 7 that I couldn't in Drupal 6?
Question 2: 
What tools are there in core that I can leverage to attain AJAX awesomeness in my own modules?
Question 3: 
Can I have some tasty examples please?
Question 4: 
What are some best practices regarding the use of JavaScript in Drupal modules?
Question 5: 
Do I need to change how I write and add JavaScript in my modules?
Drupal 7 JavaScript for Developers has been selected and voting is closed.

Comments

Presentation posted

Here is the presentation.

Video posted

Diamond Sponsors

 
VPS NET
Palantir.net

Platinum sponsors

 
Trellon
workhabit

Gold Sponsors

 
NorthPoint
Chapter Three
Duo
Drupal Connect
Treehouse Agency
HotDrupal.com
Microsoft