Simple Events Calendar JS

Introduction to the Simple Events Calendar JavaScript Plugin

The Simple Events Calendar (SEC) JavaScript plugin is a popular and flexible tool for displaying and interacting with events on a calendar. It is widely used to create event-driven applications, such as event management websites, conference schedules, or even personal planners. SEC provides a range of customizable features, including date pickers, recurring events, and multiple calendar views, making it a versatile choice for developers and users alike.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to integrate and use the Simple Events Calendar JavaScript plugin in your application. We will cover installation, configuration, and a range of usage scenarios, from basic event display to complex event filtering and customization.

Step 1: Installing the Simple Events Calendar JavaScript Plugin

To install the Simple Events Calendar JavaScript plugin, you can do the following:

1. Download the latest version of the plugin from the Simple Events Calendar website.
2. Extract the plugin files (JavaScript, CSS, and images) to a new directory in your project, for example, scripts/simple-event-calendar.
3. Include the plugin JavaScript file in your HTML file: <script src=" scripts/simple-event-calendar/secure.min.js"></script>
4. Add the required CSS file to your HTML file: <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="scripts/simple-event-calendar/calendar.min.css">

Step 2: Basic Configuration

Before you start using the plugin, you need to configure it to match your specific requirements. Here are the basic settings you need to configure:

1. Event Container: This is the container element where the calendar will be rendered. You need to specify the ID of this element using the eventContainer option, for example: eventContainer: "#events_calendar".
2. Calendar View: You need to specify the type of calendar view you want to display. The available options are:
   • monthly: Display a monthly calendar view.
   • weekly: Display a weekly calendar view.
   • daily: Display a daily calendar view.
   • initialView: Specifies the initial calendar view.

Here is an example of basic configuration:

var secConfig = {
  eventContainer: "#events_calendar",
  view: "monthly",
  initialView: "monthly"
};

Step 3: Displaying Events

Once the plugin is configured, you can start displaying events using the events array. Each event object requires the following properties:

• start: The starting date and time of the event (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS).
• end: The ending date and time of the event (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS).
• title: The title of the event.
• description: The description of the event.

Here is an example of displaying a basic event:

var events = [
  {
    start: "2023-03-01 10:00:00",
    end: "2023-03-01 11:00:00",
    title: "Meeting",
    description: "A meeting with John about project XYZ"
  }
];

To render the events, simply assign the events array to the events property of the plugin config:

secConfig.events = events;

Step 4: Rendering the Calendar

To render the calendar, you need to initialize the plugin and render it to the DOM. Here is an example:

var secCalendar = new SEC(secConfig);
secCalendar.render();

Step 5: Event Interaction and Filtering

SEC provides several event interaction and filtering methods, including:

• enableDragAndDrop(): Enables drag-and-drop support for events.
• enableResizing(): Enables resizing support for events.
• filter() : Filters events based on a specified date range.

Here is an example of filtering events by date:

secCalendar.filter({
  start: "2023-02-01",
  end: "2023-02-28"
});

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install, configure, and use the Simple Events Calendar JavaScript plugin to display and interact with events on a calendar. You have also learned about basic configuration, event displaying, and event interaction methods. With these skills, you can now start using SEC to create a variety of event-driven applications, from simple event lists to complex event management systems.

In the next part of this tutorial, we will explore more advanced features and customization options for the SEC plugin.