Introduction to Javascript: A Free Class | Chicago

About this event

Join us for this workshop on the JavaScript programming language aimed at beginners with little or no prior experience. This workshop provides an introduction to the JavaScript programming language and jQuery fundamentals needed to create rich, professional, and relevant web applications. Attendees will receive a hands-on approach in learning JavaScript's relationship to HTML and CSS. Learn about General Assembly's Part-Time Javascript course, timing, and outcomes.

Takeaways

• Understand the role of the web browser and where JavaScript fits in
• Define the role of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web pages and web applications
• Define the DOM and JavaScript's importance in using it to create rich web applications
• Understand and apply programming fundamentals using JavaScript: basic data types, arithmetic, conditional statements, iteration (loops), functions, arrays and objects
• Learn about General Assembly's Javascript Part-Time Course

Prereqs & Preparation

• Basic HTML experience may be helpful, but is not necessary.
• Please bring a laptop to class.
• Machine fluency and ability to install and run a program based on instructions