Learn JavaScript: Write Modern Code with JavaScript ESNext
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Learn JavaScript: Write Modern Code with JavaScript ESNext
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What you'll learn
Understand and implement modern JavaScript from the ground up
Build a basic server using JavaScript and Node.js
Master the best-practices of modern JavaScript
Write high-quality, readable code
Skillfully answer technical interview questions
Use Generative AI tools in JavaScript
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There is 1 module in this course
This course will take you on a step-by-step guide that will take you from the basic syntax and concepts of JavaScript, all the way through the more advanced concepts and usage that are covered in technical interviews. It includes the latest advancements in generative AI, offering invaluable insights and tools for developers.
JavaScript started as a basic language for performing simple computations on web pages, but it’s now become one of the most popular programming languages. It is a tremendously powerful programming language that can be used for any kind of web development, but also for many other types of development, such as data science, mobile app dev, desktop app dev, and much more. It is a clean, readable programming language that is used everywhere and gaining proficiency in JavaScript makes any developer much more valuable to prospective employers these days.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to JavaScript, covering its background, core syntax, and data types, as well as essential programming concepts like control flow, object-oriented programming, and working with objects and arrays. Learners progress to modern ES6+ features, asynchronous programming, and running JavaScript in various environments, including Node.js. The module also explores creating web servers, JavaScript dialects like TypeScript and CoffeeScript, and the use of generative AI tools to enhance development. By the end, students gain practical skills for writing, running, and extending JavaScript programs across different contexts.
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69 videos12 assignments
69 videos•Total 321 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Learn what you can do with JavaScript•9 minutes
- Look at JavaScript’s language features•10 minutes
- Learn the pros and cons of JavaScript•12 minutes
- Learn the JavaScript dialects and browser compatibility•11 minutes
- Run code using a REPL•7 minutes
- Learn basic JavaScript syntax•7 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Learn theTypes•3 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “number” type•5 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “string” type•5 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “boolean” type•2 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “object” type•6 minutes
- Learn about arrays in JavaScript•3 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “function” type•2 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “undefined” type•2 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “bigint” type•3 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript’s “symbol” type•3 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Learn about equality in JavaScript•6 minutes
- Learn about if-statements in JavaScript•4 minutes
- Learn about for-loops in JavaScript•5 minutes
- Learn about while-loops and do-while loops in JavaScript•1 minute
- Handle and throw errors in JavaScript•3 minutes
- Learn about switch-case blocks in JavaScript•2 minutes
- Learn about ternary operators in JavaScript•2 minutes
- Learn the difference between block-scoped and function-scoped variables•4 minutes
- Learning objectives•2 minutes
- Learn about JavaScript classes•6 minutes
- Learn about prototype-based inheritance•8 minutes
- Learn about “this” keyword in JavaScript•7 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Use built-in object functions•6 minutes
- Use built-in array functions•10 minutes
- Learning objectives•2 minutes
- Write functions using “arrow syntax”•4 minutes
- Set default values for function arguments•4 minutes
- Learn about the “spread operator”•4 minutes
- Use object destructuring to get object properties•4 minutes
- Use Interpolation to insert data into strings•2 minutes
- Learn the Import and Export code in JavaScript•6 minutes
- Learning objectives•2 minutes
- Learn about writing and running JavaScript programs•2 minutes
- Write a JavaScript program for the browser•12 minutes
- Move JavaScript to an external script•1 minute
- Install Node.js and NPM•2 minutes
- Write a Node script•6 minutes
- Use Babel to transpile code•3 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Use callbacks to handle asynchronous operations•4 minutes
- Use Promises to handle asynchronous operations•6 minutes
- Use Async/Await to handle asynchronous operations•7 minutes
- Learning objectives•2 minutes
- Learn the basics of writing a Node server•4 minutes
- Create and set up a Node.js project•4 minutes
- Create and run a basic Express server•6 minutes
- Create and test a GET endpoint•6 minutes
- Read a file with the ‘fs’ package•5 minutes
- Create and test a POST endpoint•8 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Use Typescript to enforce static typing•11 minutes
- Use CoffeeScript for cleaner syntax•5 minutes
- Use Dart for improved object-oriented programming•6 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Use ChatGPT to write JavaScript code•8 minutes
- Use Google Gemini to write JavaScript code•6 minutes
- Integrate GitHub Copilot into your IDE•8 minutes
- Learn JavaScript: Summary•1 minute
12 assignments•Total 140 minutes
- What Is JavaScript? Quiz•10 minutes
- Learn the 8 JavaScript Data Types Quiz•10 minutes
- Learn Basic JavaScript Control Flow Quiz•10 minutes
- Learn Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript Quiz•10 minutes
- Work with Arrays and Objects Quiz•10 minutes
- Learn JavaScript ES6+ Syntax Quiz•10 minutes
- Write and Run a JavaScript Program Quiz•10 minutes
- Work with Asynchronous Code in JavaScript Quiz•10 minutes
- Create a Web Server with JavaScript Quiz•10 minutes
- Learn JavaScript Dialects in Depth Quiz•10 minutes
- Use GenAI Tools for JavaScript Development Quiz•10 minutes
- End of Course Assessment•30 minutes
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