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None! Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.
(119 reviews)
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None! Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.
Create simple JavaScript code
Create and manipulate objects and arrays
Write unit testing using Jest
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This course is the first in a series that will allow you to expand your skills as an Android developer into the world of cross-platform mobile development. This will allow you to use your foundations as an Android developer to build cross-platform mobile applications. The first step in this expansion is learning to program in JavaScript. This will prepare you to learn to use the React library for mobile development.
JavaScript is the programming language that powers the modern web. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of web development with JavaScript. You will work with functions, objects, arrays, variables, data types, the HTML DOM, and much more. You will learn how to use JavaScript and discover interactive possibilities with modern JavaScript technologies. Finally, you will learn about the practice of testing code and how to write a unit test using Jest. This course can be applied to multiple Specializations or Professional Certificates programs. Completing this course will count towards your learning in any of the following programs: • Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate • Meta iOS Developer Professional Certificate By the end of this course you will be able to: • Explain the basic concepts of web development with Javavscript. • Practice using functions, objects, arrays, variables, data types, the HTML DOM, and much more. • Use JavaScript within the React framework • Practice testing code and how to write a unit test using Jest
In this module, you are introduced to JavaScript. You'll learn why JavaScript is so integral to software development. And you'll get an overview of how to write JavaScript code inside the browser. Furthermore, you will learn about the most common operators as well as conditional statements and loops.
19 videos23 readings8 assignments1 discussion prompt
Here you'll learn how to use objects, arrays and functions. In addition, you will learn about the most common built-in methods, and the difference between undefined, null and empty strings. And you'll explore both error handling and defensive programming.
10 videos18 readings7 assignments
This module is about functional programming and the object oriented programming paradigm. You will learn what scope is in JavaScript. You'll explore the differences between var, let and const. And you'll learn how to use classes and inheritance in object oriented programming. Additionally, you'll explore how to use write JavaScript using modern features like spread and rest. You will build code that can manipulate the DOM and handle events. And you will use JSON in JavaScript.
20 videos21 readings9 assignments3 programming assignments
Here you will learn about Node.js and npm. And you will explore how to install npm packages and how to work with package.json. Furthermore, you will learn about testing in JavaScript and you'll code a simple unit test in Jest.
7 videos2 readings3 assignments1 programming assignment
In the final module, you'll learn about the graded assessment. After you complete the individual units in this module, you'll synthesize the skills you gained from the course to create code for the "Little lemon receipt maker". You'll also have to opportunity to reflect on the course content and the learning path that lies ahead.
2 videos2 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment2 discussion prompts
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Meta builds technologies that help people connect with friends and family, find communities, and grow businesses. The Meta Professional Certificates create opportunities so that anyone regardless of education, background or experience can learn high-quality skills to land a high-growth career—no degree or experience required to get started. Meta also offers training courses on the metaverse to educate people, brands, businesses and professionals on the opportunities it presents and what it means for our world today and into the future.
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
I learned a lot! It was an extensive course that takes a good amount of effort. When you come out on the other side, you feel fantastic about what you learned!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
This course is exceptional and exceeds expectations. It is of high quality and provides valuable knowledge and skills.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2023
Great fully detailed course to learn basics of JavaScript
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