Learn Coding Basics in JavaScript

Gain insights into JavaScript basics, including syntax, conditional statements, arrays, functions, and DOM. Discover practical skills for entry-level web development and build interactive web experiences.

Beginner

121 Lessons

25h

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

2 Assessments

406 Playgrounds

14 Quizzes

This course includes

2 Assessments

406 Playgrounds

14 Quizzes

Course Overview

The demand for skilled JavaScript programmers is increasing in today's tech-driven world. This comprehensive course is for individuals with no prior programming experience—it provides an accessible learning path for beginners. Throughout the course, you will gain a strong grasp of JavaScript syntax, enabling you to craft dynamic and engaging online content. You will start by learning the basic concepts in programming such as conditional statements, arrays, functions, and loops and then move on to advanced ...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Web Development

What You'll Learn

An understanding of basic concepts in programming

An understanding of variables, decisions, and loops

Familiarity with arrays, strings, functions, and their operations

Basic knowledge of advanced concepts in JavaScript including classes, DOM, and event handling

Hands-on experience with practice problems through editable and executable solutions

What You'll Learn

An understanding of basic concepts in programming

Course Content

About the Course

Get familiar with coding fundamentals, interactive tools, and hands-on challenges in JavaScript.

Getting Started Code Conventions

Press Start

Look at the basics of programming, JavaScript history, and your first JS program.

Programming History of Programming and JavaScript Your First JavaScript Program Summary: Press Start

Programming Basics

Work your way through JavaScript comments, variables, pop-up dialogs, and basic user interaction.

The Importance of Comments and Programming Grammar Variables Pop-Up Interaction Summary: Programming Basics Quiz: Programming Basics Challenge: Programming Basics Solution: Programming Basics

Letters and Words

Enhance your skills in manipulating strings, using escape characters, and template literals in JavaScript.

Chars and Strings Find the Char Exploring Strings Exploring Template Literals and Creating Mad Libs Summary: Letter and Words Quiz: Letters and Words Challenge: Letters and Words Solution: Letters and Words

Numbers

Explore JavaScript numbers, arithmetic, variable and string manipulation, random generation, and practical challenges.

Numeric Data Types and Notations Arithmetic Operations Variable Manipulation String Manipulation Random Numbers Summary: Numbers Quiz: Numbers Challenge: Numbers Solution: Numbers

Collections

8 Lessons

Tackle array usage, manipulation, transformations, and multi-dimensional structures in JavaScript.

Logic

9 Lessons

Master Booleans, logical and comparison operators, flow control, and build an interactive JS game.

Loops in JavaScript

6 Lessons

Try out using loops for repetitive tasks and solving coding challenges.

Functions

9 Lessons

Unpack the core of JavaScript functions, from definitions to parameters, return values, callbacks, and practical challenges.

Test Your Skills: Mid-Course Assessment

Assessment

10.

Objects

6 Lessons

Examine JavaScript objects, properties, methods, and practical object manipulation techniques.

11.

The Document Object Model

8 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of manipulating the DOM to dynamically update web content using JavaScript.

12.

The Main Event

8 Lessons

Solve problems in JavaScript event-based programming, form handling, and dynamic UI updates.

13.

Going Loopy Over Arrays

9 Lessons

Simplify complex array and object iteration methods and enhance practical JavaScript manipulation.

14.

Let’s Get Functional

9 Lessons

Build on JavaScript functions, recursion, scope, hoisting, closures, and functional programming techniques.

15.

Getting Classy

8 Lessons

Step through creating and managing JavaScript classes and object-oriented programming principles.

16.

It’s About Time

7 Lessons

Walk through manipulating dates, timing, animations, and dynamic calculations in JavaScript.

Pushing Your Limits: A Comprehensive Assessment

Assessment

17.

Wrap Up

3 Lessons

Master the steps to integrate professional practices, pursue continual learning, and harness JavaScript's versatility.

18.

Appendix

1 Lesson

Find out about accessing built-in browser consoles and recommended text editors for coding.

Course Author

Trusted by 1.4 million developers working at companies

Anthony Walker

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Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

Evan Dunbar

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Carlos Matias La Borde

Software Developer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Vinay Krishnaiah

Software Developer

Eric Downs

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Kenan Eyvazov

DevOps Engineer

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

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