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Learn JavaScript: Write Modern Code with JavaScript ESNext

Learn JavaScript: Write Modern Code with JavaScript ESNext

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

What's included

69 videos12 assignments

69 videosTotal 321 minutes

Introduction4 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn what you can do with JavaScript9 minutes
Look at JavaScript’s language features10 minutes
Learn the pros and cons of JavaScript11 minutes
Learn the JavaScript dialects and browser compatibility10 minutes
Run code using a REPL6 minutes
Learn basic JavaScript syntax7 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn theTypes3 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “number” type5 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “string” type5 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “boolean” type2 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “object” type6 minutes
Learn about arrays in JavaScript3 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “function” type2 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “undefined” type2 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “bigint” type2 minutes
Learn about JavaScript’s “symbol” type3 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn about equality in JavaScript5 minutes
Learn about if-statements in JavaScript4 minutes
Learn about for-loops in JavaScript4 minutes
Learn about while-loops and do-while loops in JavaScript1 minute
Handle and throw errors in JavaScript2 minutes
Learn about switch-case blocks in JavaScript1 minute
Learn about ternary operators in JavaScript1 minute
Learn the difference between block-scoped and function-scoped variables4 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn about JavaScript classes5 minutes
Learn about prototype-based inheritance7 minutes
Learn about “this” keyword in JavaScript6 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Use built-in object functions5 minutes
Use built-in array functions10 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Write functions using “arrow syntax”4 minutes
Set default values for function arguments3 minutes
Learn about the “spread operator”4 minutes
Use object destructuring to get object properties3 minutes
Use Interpolation to insert data into strings1 minute
Learn the Import and Export code in JavaScript6 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn about writing and running JavaScript programs1 minute
Write a JavaScript program for the browser12 minutes
Move JavaScript to an external script1 minute
Install Node.js and NPM1 minute
Write a Node script5 minutes
Use Babel to transpile code3 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Use callbacks to handle asynchronous operations4 minutes
Use Promises to handle asynchronous operations6 minutes
Use Async/Await to handle asynchronous operations7 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn the basics of writing a Node server3 minutes
Create and set up a Node.js project3 minutes
Create and run a basic Express server5 minutes
Create and test a GET endpoint6 minutes
Read a file with the ‘fs’ package4 minutes
Create and test a POST endpoint8 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Use Typescript to enforce static typing11 minutes
Use CoffeeScript for cleaner syntax5 minutes
Use Dart for improved object-oriented programming6 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Use ChatGPT to write JavaScript code8 minutes
Use Google Gemini to write JavaScript code6 minutes
Integrate GitHub Copilot into your IDE8 minutes
Learn JavaScript: Summary1 minute

12 assignmentsTotal 140 minutes

What Is JavaScript? Quiz10 minutes
Learn the 8 JavaScript Data Types Quiz10 minutes
Learn Basic JavaScript Control Flow Quiz10 minutes
Learn Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript Quiz10 minutes
Work with Arrays and Objects Quiz10 minutes
Learn JavaScript ES6+ Syntax Quiz10 minutes
Write and Run a JavaScript Program Quiz10 minutes
Work with Asynchronous Code in JavaScript Quiz10 minutes
Create a Web Server with JavaScript Quiz10 minutes
Learn JavaScript Dialects in Depth Quiz10 minutes
Use GenAI Tools for JavaScript Development Quiz10 minutes
End of Course Assessment30 minutes

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Pearson

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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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