JavaScript for Web Development

JavaScript for Web Development

This course is part of Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React Specialization

Instructor: Board Infinity

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

18 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build JavaScript programs using variables, data types, operators, arrays, strings, and functions for web development
Apply DOM manipulation to access, modify, create, and remove HTML elements dynamically using JavaScript
Create interactive web UIs using event handling for clicks, key presses, user input, and real-time page updates
Develop a peer-reviewed dynamic web application using advanced javascript course skills - closures, AJAX, and jQuery

Skills you'll gain

Javascript

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

11 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This Javascript web development course gives you the complete JS skills that front end developer roles demand - covering JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation, event handling, AJAX, closures, and jQuery,

Start with JavaScript fundamentals: variables, data types, operators, arrays, strings, control flow using conditionals and loops, and functions with scope management. Next, master DOM manipulation and interactivity: access and modify HTML elements dynamically, build event-driven UIs responding to clicks and key presses, implement AJAX for async content loading, and handle JavaScript exceptions. Then advance into closures, scope chain, advanced array patterns, and jQuery selectors, effects, and DOM traversal - culminating in a peer-reviewed dynamic web application. By the End, You Will: - Build JavaScript programs with variables, loops, functions, and arrays for web development - Apply DOM manipulation and event handling to create dynamic, interactive web pages - Develop advanced JavaScript applications using closures, AJAX, and jQuery - Create a portfolio-ready peer-reviewed javascript course capstone web application Ideal For: Developers who know HTML and CSS and want to add JavaScript interactivity; students in the Build Website Specialization; anyone pursuing a javascript online course or javascript bootcamp for front end roles. Enroll and bring your web pages to life with JavaScript. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Alphabet Inc, Meta, Oracle Corporation or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not official preparation material for any of these companies. All trademarks, service marks, company names, logos, and brand names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification, educational, and informational purposes only. No claim is made to exclusive rights to use any third-party trademarks apart from their context in this educational material.

This module is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to JavaScript programming. Throughout the module, learners will gain hands-on experience working with JavaScript and will develop a deep understanding of its core features and capabilities. The module will cover the key concepts of JavaScript, including variables, data types, operators, control structures, and functions. Learners will understand how to use these concepts to create basic programs that are modular, maintainable, and easy to test. By the end of the module, learners will be proficient in creating simple and effective JavaScript programs. They will be able to apply best practices and coding standards to write high-quality code that meets the needs of their clients and users.

What's included

17 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin

17 videosTotal 82 minutes

Course Introduction Video1 minute
Meet your Instructor1 minute
About this lesson1 minute
Introduction to JavaScript6 minutes
Setting up your development environment3 minutes
Writing your first JavaScript program5 minutes
About this lesson1 minute
Variables in Javascript7 minutes
Data Types in Javascript9 minutes
Using arithmetic and comparison operators9 minutes
Arrays in Javascript6 minutes
Working with Strings6 minutes
String Manipulation7 minutes
About this lesson1 minute
Conditional statements (if/else, switch)7 minutes
Looping structures (For, While, Do-While)7 minutes
Functions and Scope8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Learn more about Variables, Operators, and Strings30 minutes
Further Reading on Control Statements30 minutes
Tell us what you think!10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

JS Programming - Graded Quiz60 minutes
JavaScript practice quiz15 minutes
Basics of JS - Practice Quiz15 minutes
Control Structures and Functions practice quiz15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Quick Course Check-In15 minutes

This module is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) using JavaScript and how to handle events in JavaScript. Throughout the module, learners will gain hands-on experience working with the DOM and will develop a deep understanding of how to make dynamic and interactive web pages. The module will cover the key concepts of the DOM, including how to access and manipulate DOM elements using JavaScript, and how to use event listeners to respond to user input, such as clicks and key presses. Learners will understand how to use these concepts to create interactive web pages that are responsive to user input. By the end of the module, learners will be proficient in manipulating the DOM using JavaScript and will be able to handle events to make their web pages more interactive. They will be able to apply best practices and coding standards to write high-quality code that meets the needs of their clients and users.

What's included

13 videos3 readings4 assignments

13 videosTotal 62 minutes

About this lesson1 minute
Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM)4 minutes
Accessing DOM elements with JavaScript7 minutes
Manipulating DOM elements with JavaScript7 minutes
Modifying styles and attributes with JavaScript6 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson1 minute
Understanding events and event listeners4 minutes
Responding to user input (clicks, key presses)6 minutes
Creating interactive user interfaces with events5 minutes
What you will learn in this Lesson1 minute
Creating and removing DOM elements with JavaScript7 minutes
Using AJAX to load content dynamically7 minutes
Handling errors and exceptions6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Read more about DOM Manipulation30 minutes
Further reading on event handling30 minutes
Read more on Advance DOM Manipulation30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

DOM Manipulation - Graded Quiz 60 minutes
DOM Manipulation - Practice Quiz15 minutes
Event Handling - Practice Quiz 15 minutes
Advanced DOM Manipulation practice quiz15 minutes

This module is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of advanced JavaScript techniques and the jQuery library. Throughout the module, learners will gain hands-on experience working with JavaScript and jQuery and will develop a deep understanding of how to make dynamic and interactive web pages. Learners will understand how to use these techniques to write efficient and effective JavaScript code. In addition, learners will be introduced to the jQuery library, which simplifies DOM manipulation and event handling in JavaScript. They will learn how to use jQuery to create animations, handle events, and manipulate the DOM more easily. By the end of the module, lerners will build a hands on project that will bring thier learning to life.