What you’ll learn
Understand the role JavaScript plays in front end web development
JavaScript Objects & primitives
JavaScript Arrays, Objects, Functions
How to work with methods and properties
The prototype and the role it plays in sharing properties and methods etc
Events and DOM interaction
Web APIs
How to put smaller examples together into larger projects
HTML5 Canvas and how JavaScript can draw to it
Looping
Math, Date & Timers
JavaScript scope, hoisting and closures
Asynchronous JavaScript and a range of techniques to control it
Requirements
No prior JavaScript knowledge is required however a familiarity with HTML & CSS is required to get the most out of this course
Existing programming or JavaScript exposure, although not necessary, will benefit
A knowledge of building at least basic websites
Description
Welcome to Modern JavaScript For Beginners!
Learning any new skill can be tough and JavaScript is no exception!
Javascript has such a wide range of features and things it can do, meaning sometimes as beginners we have no idea where to even begin.
This is why I have created this class…
Working from the very beginning, I will show you what JavaScript is, what it can do, and why we even use it at all.
This class covers everything you need to know to become a competent JavaScript developer.
The class is beginner-focused for anybody new to JavaScript, or if you have a little experience and looking for an all-around class to take you to the next level. You should have at least a little experience with HTML & CSS to get the most out of this class.
If you have not taken one of my classes before, my name is Chris and I have been building websites for over 20 years.
Alongside I have been teaching new developers for over 7 years, both in video classes and leading web development boot camps too.
We begin by giving you a great foundation in JavaScript covering all the basics including arrays, functions, objects, events & the DOM, web APIs, loops and conditional statements, a deep look at objects, math, date, and timers, drawing to the canvas, and all of the details you need to know in between.
All of these topics are covered in a clear and structured way, all while building practical projects as we go. Including real-world example use cases and mini-challenges too.
We build a working video player, including fully custom controls. And also a fun shape drop game using drag and drop.
Later on, we discover some of the trickier parts such as async JavaScript, scope, hoisting, and closures, before finishing off with 2 more projects, We build a small app called leaving so soon, which is an exit-intent popup to entice visitors with an offer when they try to leave your site. Before completing the class with a fully functioning JavaScript image carousel.
It includes a project folder we will add to as we go, which will serve as a useful reference in the future too.
Thank you for your interest in this class, and I will see you in the first lesson…
Who this course is for
Web designers or developers wanting to master JavaScript in a practical way
New developers looking to learn an essential skill
