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Introduction to Javascript: The Basics
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Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

Khaled M. Attia

Instructor: Khaled M. Attia

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(275 reviews)

Beginner level

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2h 10m
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Hands-on learning
Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.3

(275 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2h 10m
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning

What you'll learn

  • Create Javascript functions that perform a small, specific task and promote code re-use

  • Understand how to access and modify HTML elements using the Document Object Model (DOM) interface in Javascript

  • Create scripts that handle different events and interact with the DOM based on the triggered events

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Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Introduction

  2. Inline and External Scripts

  3. Variables and Operators

  4. Conditional Statements

  5. Loops

  6. Functions

  7. The Document Object Model: Querying Elements

  8. The Document Object Model: Event Handlers

Recommended experience

Familiarity with HTML and CSS is recommended in order to make the best out of this project. No other programming background is required.

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Khaled M. Attia
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  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

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    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

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  • Available only on desktop

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