Course

Shelly Scripting Basics - September 2023

IMPORTANT: Payment for the course can be made only at Shelly Scripting Basics – September 2023 product page accessible from HERE. Once payment is approved you will receive an e-mail containing your personal voucher code with detailed instructions on how to access the course and its materials.

The “Shelly Scripting Basics - September 2023” course by Shelly Academy is organised in cooperation with SoftUni Global. This course provides an opportunity to discover the world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and learn about Shelly devices. Shelly is a line of home automation products created by the IoT innovator Allterco, that allow endless opportunities via JavaScript programming making them easy to integrate into any home automation system.

The course teaches the fundamentals of JavaScript such as variables, data types, conditional statements, loops, arrays, and strings, which are crucial for programming and customizing the devices. It also introduces students to the Shelly devices and their capabilities, along with Shelly scripting, which includes functions and callbacks. Additionally, it delves into the Shelly RPC Protocol and HTTP communication. To apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course, there are some practice-oriented exercises included.

Lectures will be conducted live every Tuesday and Thursday for 7 weeks and you are more than encouraged to participate. If you cannot attend, don’t worry - you will obtain lifetime access to the lecture recordings.

Skills to acquire

Writing simple JavaScript code for Shelly devices
Working with variables, conditional statements, loops, arrays, and strings
Working with functions and callbacks
Working with Shelly RPC protocol
Working with objects
Working with HTTP protocol and making requests from a Shelly script
Building simple practice-oriented projects

Topics

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Course Introduction
Course Introduction

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Shelly Devices Overview
Shelly Devices Overview

• Introduction to IoT
• Connecting with a Shelly device
• First steps in the Shelly scripting

Date: September 21, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Exercise: Shelly Devices Overview
Exercise: Shelly Devices Overview

• Solving practical exercises

Date: September 26, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Shelly Scripting Introduction
Shelly Scripting Introduction

• JavaScript language overview and implementation in Shelly
• Variables, expressions, calculations
• Data types
• Conditional statements

Date: September 28, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Exercise: Shelly Scripting Introduction
Exercise: Shelly Scripting Introduction

• Solving practical exercises

Date: October 03, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Functions and Callbacks
Functions and Callbacks

• Calling and defining functions in JavaScript
• Synchronous and asynchronous execution model
• Callback functions and event handlers
• Timers

Date: October 05, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Exercise: Functions and Callbacks
Exercise: Functions and Callbacks

• Solving practical exercises

Date: October 10, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Loops, Arrays, and Strings
Loops, Arrays, and Strings

• Loops: while, for, nested loops
• Strings and simple string processing
• Arrays and simple arrays processing

Date: October 12, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Exercise: Loops, Arrays, and Strings
Exercise: Loops, Arrays, and Strings

• Solving practical exercises

Date: October 17, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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HTTP Communication
HTTP Communication

• HTTP communication
• Making HTTP requests from a Shelly script
• Communication between devices
• Structuring Shelly script code: best practices

Date: October 19, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Exercise: HTTP Communication
Exercise: HTTP Communication

• Solving practical exercises

Date: October 24, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Shelly RPC Protocol
Shelly RPC Protocol

• Objects in JavaScript
• Shelly RPC protocol overview
• Shelly components: status and config
• Reading and changing component config

Date: October 26, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Exercise: Shelly RPC Protocol
Exercise: Shelly RPC Protocol

• Solving practical exercises

Date: October 31, Tuesday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
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Projects with Shelly Devices
Projects with Shelly Devices

• Scripting conventions
• LED control with Shelly Dimmer
• Auto-close garage door
• Managing heating, based on temperature

Date: November 02, Thursday,
entirely online at 6:00 PM CEST - Summer Time
Resources
- Shelly Scripting Basics - Projects with Shelly Devices [Session #13]
- Resources

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Target Audience

The course is software-oriented and is suitable for anyone interested in the Internet of Things (IoT) and looking to improve their knowledge in the field. The course can be beneficial to anyone, regardless of whether they are an enthusiast seeking to automate their home or a professional engaged in big home automation projects. It introduces the basics of JavaScript programming and Shelly devices setup, so prior knowledge is not required.

How to enroll in the course?

To sign up for the course follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Shelly Scripting Basics - September product page and purchase the course.
2. Complete the payment process.
3. After the successful payment, you will be redirected to the current website.
4. Make a registration.
5. Use the voucher to sign up for the course.

What is the deadline for enrolling in the course and when does it start?

Enrollment in the course starts on 30 August and is open until 21 September. The training starts on 21 September 2023. You can find a detailed schedule of classes in the Topics section.

How and where are the classes held?

The classes are entirely online in real time every Tuesday and Thursday. Each lesson starts at 6:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) and lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours.

To determine the start date and time of the lessons, please convert the date and time to your local timezone.

For example 6:00 PM CEST is:
Sofia, Bulgaria (EEST) - 7:00 PM
Berlin, Germany (CEST) - 6:00 PM
Rome, Italy (CEST) - 6:00 PM
Washington, D.C., USA (EDT) - 12:00 PM

After each lesson, you also get access to the lesson recording and learning resources.

Do I receive a certificate after the course?

At the end of the course, you receive an official certificate from SoftUni Global and Shelly Academy.

Do I have to buy a Shelly device to attend the course?

No, you do not have to purchase a device in order to sign up for the course. Having a Shelly device would be beneficial in terms of applying your newly acquired knowledge into practice and modifying the device's behaviour to suit your needs.

Are there any additional requirements?

Hardware:

• Machine with parameters similar to these:
SSD >= 120GB
8GB RAM
Processor i3, i5, i7 (at least 5th generation)
A mid-range GPU

Software:

• Browser: We recommend using the latest LTS version of Google Chrome

Others:

• Stable internet connection
• Password of the network you will be using to connect the Shelly device

How much is the course fee and what does it include?

Online

63 EUR

Online training in real-time

Lifetime access to lesson recordings and learning content

Help from a mentor in understanding the learning materials

Access to a closed Facebook group with all other course participants

Receiving a certificate

SoftUni gives you a 100% guarantee of the quality of this course. The most important thing for us is that you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. If you change your mind, a refund within 14 days of purchasing the course voucher is available, given that the voucher has not been used. For additional information, visit the terms and conditions and refund policy of Shelly Group.

About Shelly

Shelly is one of the fastest growing IoT brands in the world with devices providing solutions for home and building smart automation. Inspired by our consumers’ dream to live calmly and happily, we create our devices with attention to the smallest details. This is possible thanks to a team of young and talented developers devoted to producing easy to set up and use yet competitive and innovative products. The company has two headquarters – one in Europe and one in the United States. The European office is located in Bulgaria’s capital city – Sofia. The United States office opened its doors at the end of 2019 and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shelly devices are available in over 100 markets. https://www.shelly.com/en