Intro to JavaScript
- Provider
Udacity
- Cost
Free Online Course
- Session
Self Paced
- Language
English
- Duration
2 weeks long
Overview
Learn the fundamentals of JavaScript, the most popular programming language in web development.
Why Take This Course?
JavaScript is the most popular programming language for both front-end and back-end web development. Applications for JavaScript span from interactive websites to the Internet of Things, making it a great choice for beginners and experienced developers looking to learn a new programming language.
Syllabus
Lesson 1: What is JavaScript?
- Explore the quirky history of the JavaScript language
- Learn how to use the JavaScript console and write your first line of JavaScript code
Lesson 2: Data Types & Variables
- Use a variety of data types to represent data in your code
- Learn how to store data using variables
Lesson 3: Conditionals
- Translate real-life decisions into code using conditional statements
- Model more complex problems using logical operators
Lesson 4: Loops
- Learn how to repeatedly execute code with loop and iteration fundamentals
- Explore working with JavaScript while and for loops
Lesson 5: Functions
- Organize your code by declaring functions and writing function expressions
- Demystify tricky JavaScript behavior by learning about scope and hoisting
Lesson 6: Arrays
- Store collections of data in arrays
- Manipulate arrays using common properties and methods
Lesson 7: Objects
- Create JavaScript objects to represent complex data types