API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises)

API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises)

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Instructor: Bob Ziroll

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Handle API data using promises and async/await.
Create custom JavaScript functions to process arrays efficiently.
Build a card game using asynchronous JavaScript.

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This course introduces you to the fundamentals of asynchronous JavaScript through hands-on challenges and an engaging project.

You will start by learning the basics of callback functions and progress towards understanding promises, method chaining, and the power of async/await. Along the way, you'll apply these concepts in practical coding challenges, such as building a fully functional "War" card game, complete with features such as scoring, card drawing, and a final winner display. The course also explores custom JavaScript functions, the fetch API, and real-world scenarios involving asynchronous code. By the end, you'll have a strong foundation in asynchronous programming, ready to tackle more advanced JavaScript projects.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to asynchronous JavaScript, focusing on key concepts such as callbacks, promises, and async/await, while guiding learners through building hands-on projects like a "War" card game to apply their skills in a real-world scenario.