JavaScript: Getting Started

By Mark Zamoyta
JavaScript is the popular programming language which powers web pages and web applications. If you are new to programming or just new to the language, this course will get you started coding in JavaScript.
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(1634)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Mar 2, 2021
Duration
3h 58m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 1m
Introduction to JavaScript
Introduction 2m Installing Development Software 2m Hello World Project from GitHub 5m Our Sample Website 4m
JavaScript Beginnings
Introduction 2m Adding JavaScript Code to a Web Page 4m Working with JavaScript Files 6m Formatting Code 2m Detecting and Fixing Errors 3m Case Sensitivity 2m Commenting Code 2m Summary 2m
Variables and Constants
Introduction 1m What Is a Variable? 2m Declaring Variables 3m Using let to Declare Variables 3m Naming Variables 3m Common Errors Using Variables 4m Changing Variable Values 2m Constants 3m The var Keyword 2m Summary 2m
Types and Operators
Introduction 2m Numbers 6m Operator Precedence 3m Number Precision 1m Negative Numbers 2m Strings 4m Manipulating Strings 5m Converting Strings and Numbers 3m Boolean Variables 2m null and undefined 2m Objects and Symbols 2m Summary 3m
Program Flow
Introduction 2m Conditionals Using if() 4m Truthy and Falsy 4m if ... else 4m Comparing === and == 2m The Ternary Operator 3m Block Scope Using let 2m Looping with for() 6m Looping with while() 2m Looping with do ... while() 2m Summary 2m
Functions
Introduction 2m Function Basics 3m Function Expressions 3m Passing Information to Functions 3m Function Return Values 3m Function Scope 4m Using Functions to Modify Web Pages 4m Summary 2m
Objects and the DOM
Introduction 2m Object Properties 4m Object Methods 3m Passing Objects to Functions 3m Standard Built-in Objects 7m The Document Object Model (DOM) 3m Styling DOM Elements 3m Detecting Button Clicks 3m Showing and Hiding DOM Elements 5m Summary 3m
Arrays
Introduction 1m Creating and Initializing Arrays 4m Accessing Array Items 2m Manipulating Arrays 4m slice() and splice() 6m Array Searching and Looping 8m Arrays in the DOM 4m Summary 2m
Scope and Hoisting
Introduction 1m Global Scope 3m Function Scope 4m var and Hoisting 2m Undeclared Variables and Strict Mode 2m Summary 2m
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Duration
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Description

If you’re learning to program for the first time, or if you’re coming from a different language, this course, JavaScript: Getting Started, will give you the basics for coding in JavaScript.

In this JavaScript for Beginners course you'll learn:

  • The types of applications that can be built with JavaScript, and the platforms they’ll run on.
  • Next, you’ll explore the basics of JavaScript, learning from plenty of JavaScript examples.
  • Lastly, you’ll put your JavaScript knowledge to work and modify a modern, responsive web page.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge in JavaScript to create simple programs, create simple web applications, and modify web pages!
Course FAQ
Course FAQ
What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is a programming language that is high-level, often just-in-time compiled, and multi-paradigm.

What will I learn in this JavaScript course?

In this course, you will learn all about JavaScript programming for those who are completely new to programming, you will also learn about JavaScript language techniques for those who are just new to JavaScript. As a sample project, we will build the game Blackjack.

What is JavaScript used for?

JavaScript is a text-based programming language that is often used both for client side and server side tasks. JavaScript is primarily known for it's ability to make webpages interactive oppoosed to HTML pages.

Are there any prerequisites for this JavaScript course?

There are no prerequisites for this course. No prior JavaScript knowledge is required.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn JavaScript. Whether you are new to programming or new to JavaScript, this course is for you.

About the author
Mark Zamoyta
About the author

Mark started in the developer world over 25 years ago. He began his career with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Johns University. After spending 10 years on Wall Street working for Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and other major investment banks, Mark became interested in animation and video game software.

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Course Overview
Hello everyone. My name is Mark Zamoyta, and welcome to my course, JavaScript: Getting Started. I am a software consultant and developer in the Portland, Oregon area. JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages. According to GitHub, JavaScript is the top programming language, and it's more than twice as popular as the runner‑up, Python. Learning the JavaScript language is valuable for any developer. JavaScript is the language of the web supported by all major browsers, but tools exist to take JavaScript far beyond web pages. You can create native smartphone and tablet apps, desktop apps for Windows and Mac, and even server‑side apps using JavaScript. In this course, I'll cover JavaScript programming for those who are completely new to programming. This is also valuable for programmers who are just new to the JavaScript language. We'll learn the JavaScript features needed to get you started, and we'll build the card game Blackjack along the way as a sample project. By the end of this course, you'll know the very basics of JavaScript and you'll be able to build simple programs for the web. No prior knowledge of programming is required for this course. I hope you'll join me on this journey in learning how to program with my Pluralsight course, JavaScript: Getting Started.

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Duration
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