Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition] Specialization

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Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition] Specialization

Master JavaScript from Basics to Advanced. Learn JavaScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming, OOP, and build real-world projects.

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3 course series

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Beginner level

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1 month

at 10 hours a week

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn JavaScript fundamentals, including variables, data types, and operators.
Master functions, scope, and control flow, enabling you to write more efficient code.
Understand and manipulate the DOM to create dynamic web pages.
Use asynchronous JavaScript techniques such as promises and async/await to handle real-world tasks.

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Specialization - 3 course series

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In this course, you will start by exploring the basics of JavaScript, from variables, data types, and methods, to advanced concepts like asynchronous programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). You will learn how to structure JavaScript projects, utilize modern tooling like Webpack, and work with APIs to create real-world applications. By the end of this course, you will have a deep understanding of JavaScript, ready to develop web apps with dynamic and interactive features. Through hands-on projects, you will apply what you’ve learned to solve practical problems like creating a shopping list app, a movie application, and a personalized tracker. These projects will reinforce your knowledge and allow you to build a robust portfolio of real-world JavaScript applications. This course is designed for beginners, with no prior experience required, although familiarity with basic programming concepts will help. As you progress, you’ll gradually tackle more advanced topics, making this a comprehensive introduction to modern JavaScript development.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout this course, you will work on practical projects, including a shopping list app and a movie database app. These projects will help you apply concepts like DOM manipulation, event handling, and asynchronous JavaScript to solve real-world challenges.

JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM

Course 119 hours

What you'll learn

Learn how to write and debug JavaScript code using tools like the browser console.
Understand variables, data types, and functions to build dynamic web applications.
Master DOM manipulation to interact with and modify web pages.
Handle JavaScript events to create responsive, interactive websites.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Javascript

Category: Data Structures

Category: Event-Driven Programming

Category: HTML and CSS

Category: Web Design and Development

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: Web Applications

Category: Programming Principles

Category: Debugging

Advanced JavaScript & Object-Oriented Programming

Course 219 hours

What you'll learn

Master asynchronous JavaScript using callbacks, promises, and async/await.
Understand how to handle HTTP requests and manage APIs using the Fetch API.
Apply Object-Oriented Programming principles such as inheritance, prototypes, and classes in JavaScript.
Build full-fledged web applications like a movie app and calorie tracker, utilizing advanced JavaScript features.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Category: Javascript

Category: Application Programming Interface (API)

Category: Data Storage

Category: Application Development

Category: Prototyping

Category: Event-Driven Programming

Category: JSON

Category: Debugging

Category: Web Applications

Modern JavaScript Tooling, Modules, and Backend Integration

Course 313 hours

What you'll learn

Understand how JavaScript modules help organize and maintain code effectively.
Set up Webpack to bundle JavaScript and manage assets like CSS and images.
Use Node.js and Express to create backend APIs and connect with MongoDB.
Implement a full-stack application using a combination of frontend and backend tools like Webpack, Node.js, and MongoDB.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Back-End Web Development

Category: Full-Stack Web Development

Category: Restful API

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: Javascript

Category: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework)

Category: Data Structures

Category: Unit Testing

Category: Web Development

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: Application Development

Category: Application Deployment

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