Introduction to Javascript: 2 Day Bootcamp | Online

About this workshop series

Join us for this two-day workshop on the JavaScript programming language aimed at beginners with little or no prior experience. This workshop provides a full introduction of programming fundamentals using JavaScript to create rich web applications. Building on their foundations, students take a hands-on approach in discovering JavaScript's relationship to HTML and CSS allowing them to create professional, relevant applications. The primary emphasis of this workshop is on the JavaScript programming language. A basic understanding of HTML and CSS is preferable.

Takeaways

• An overview of how the web works and the role the browser plays in this process.
• An overview of programming languages and learning to think programmatically.
• Programming fundamentals using JavaScript: basic data types, arithmetic, conditional statements, iteration (loops), functions, arrays and objects.
• Making the web dynamic using HTML, CSS & JavaScript.
• Lots of practical examples and exercises, including a couple of larger projects.
• A burning desire to continue learning about JavaScript.

Prereqs & Preparation

Prereqs:-

• Basic HTML & CSS experience is preferable. Check out Code Academy or GA's Dash to level up.

Prep:-

• Bring a laptop to class (Mac preferred but not required) with Chrome web browser and Sublime Text pre-installed

• If you'd like a bit of a head start, check out Code Academy's JavaScript course (http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/javascript). It's entirely optional and free but a very worthwhile primer.