CMPSC X425.2WD - Introduction to Javascript
Course Description
Learn JavaScript: The Language of the Web
JavaScript is the engine behind modern, interactive websites. As the most widely used scripting language on the web, it plays a critical role in front-end development. In this Introduction to JavaScript course, you will dive into the fundamentals of programming and gain hands-on experience with real-world coding scenarios. Whether you are new to coding or expanding your web development toolkit, this course provides a solid foundation in JavaScript syntax, logic, and browser-based interaction.
From understanding core data structures and functions to manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) and integrating dynamic features, you will build the confidence to start writing your own scripts and interactive components. You will also explore key concepts like closures, prototypes, and AJAX, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how JavaScript works in the modern web ecosystem.
Learner Outcomes
Course Benefits
- Understand how JavaScript integrates with HTML5 to create dynamic web experiences.
- Distinguish between client-side and server-side scripting for better architectural planning.
- Grasp both procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms in JavaScript.
- Build core programming skills with data structures like arrays and objects.
- Interact with the DOM to build interactive forms, animations, and content updates.
- Learn the standard syntax, commands, and event handling patterns used in professional web development.
- Utilize APIs and AJAX to fetch, display, and interact with real-time data from external sources.
- Apply debugging tools and coding standards to ensure quality and performance.
- Lay the foundation for advanced front-end development tools and frameworks, such as React, by mastering JavaScript
Prerequisites
Software Requirement
A modern browser like Chrome or Firefox and any Text Editor. Here are some recommendations:- Sublime: http://www.sublimetext.com
- Atom: http://atom.io
- Visual Studio Code: http://code.visualstudio.com
- Brackets: http://brackets.io/