Intro to JavaScript

Chapter

  • 1

    Chapter 1

    Learn what JavaScript is and why you would use it.

    Estimated time: ~31 Minutes
  • 2

    Chapter 2

    Functions provide a powerful tool to organize your code and to break down a large program into smaller subprograms.

    Estimated time: ~33 Minutes
  • 3

    Chapter 3

    The basic math operators and an introduction to conditional statements.

    Estimated time: ~45 Minutes
  • 4

    Chapter 4

    Loops help you deal with repetitive tasks

    Estimated time: ~18 Minutes
  • 5

    Chapter 5

    Objects help you group related data and functions and can be extremely important for building complex programs.

    Estimated time: ~36 Minutes
  • 6

    Chapter 6

    An array is an object that is built into JavaScript. It can make dealing with a series of related data much easier.

    Estimated time: ~45 Minutes
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Concept

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    Concept 1

    In this video, you will be introduced to Bucky Roberts of thenewboston.com. Bucky has spent the past 4 years creating quality free education content geared towards absolute beginners in an number of subjects. His instructional videos have grossed over 53 Million views and we will be using his Javascript videos extensively in this course. In this first concept, Buck will help you understand what JavaScript is and how you can start using it.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
  • 2

    Concept 2

    Comments are a helpful tool for making code easier to understand.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
  • 3

    Concept 3

    Variables are one of the core ideas behind writing code.

    Estimated time: ~7 Minutes
  • 4

    Concept 4

    Bucky presents some other types of variables.

    Estimated time: ~7 Minutes
  • 5

    Concept 5

    How to use text (i.e. JavaScript strings) in your code.

    Estimated time: ~5 Minutes
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    Chapter 1 Test

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Concept 3: Variables

Variables are one of the core ideas behind writing code.

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Concept 3: Variables