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Modern JavaScript with ES6

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Use new data structures like Maps, Sets, and Symbols in JavaScript.

  • Differentiate and apply modern array methods for efficient data handling.

  • Assess the effectiveness of ES6 classes in object-oriented programming.

  • Develop and extend ES6 classes to build robust and scalable applications.

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September 2024

Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6 Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will get introduced to ES6, understanding the significance of this update in modern JavaScript development, and highlighting the key areas where ES6 has enhanced and streamlined coding practices.

What's included

1 video2 readings

In this module, we will explore the new variable declarations introduced in ES6, focusing on 'let' and 'const', their scoping rules, and how they differ from 'var'. We will also delve into practical applications and challenges involving closures and block scoping.

What's included

8 videos

In this module, we will cover a variety of modern features introduced in ES6 that simplify and enhance the coding experience. These include template literals, arrow functions, destructuring, default parameters, rest and spread operators, and new object literal features.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into the new data structures introduced in ES6, such as maps, sets, and symbols, as well as iterators and generators. We will learn how to iterate over these structures and use their unique features to create more efficient and readable code.

What's included

7 videos

In this module, we will explore modern array methods introduced in ES6, such as Array.from, Array.of, and other new methods that make working with arrays more powerful and flexible. We will cover practical examples and applications for these methods.

What's included

4 videos

In this module, we will delve into the class syntax introduced in ES6, comparing it with ES5 constructors. We will learn how to define classes, implement static methods, getters, and setters, and use inheritance to create more organized and modular code.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

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