Introduction to Javascript (Online) | Online
About this class
Expand your coding toolkit with the No. 1 language in tech.
Step into the world of web development with General Assembly. During our JavaScript-focused workshop, see how it powers dynamic websites and applications through animations, drop-down effects, and more — and why it’s the No. 1 programming language in tech. Through a series of hands-on coding exercises, you’ll:
- Learn how to think like a programmer.
- Survey the JavaScript landscape and see how developers leverage this language to succeed in their careers.
- Discover how JavaScript and jQuery update the appearance and content of a web page in real time.
- Apply what you’ve learned to add animations and effects to a website.
Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Enhance your professional skill set online in our mentor-guided JavaScript Circuit, or on-campus with our part-time JavaScript Development course.
Takeaways
- Gain an overview of the JavaScript landscape and its placement in the web development ecosystem.
- Practice programmatic thinking by writing Javascript pseudo-code
- Write expressions that assign and evaluate variables
- Explain the difference between jQuery and vanilla JS
- Register and trigger event handlers for jQuery events
Prereqs & Preparation
- Basic HTML and CSS experience.
- Complete DASH Project 1
- Install Sublime Text 3 on your computer
- Have Google Chrome on your computer.
- This class is live and is taken completely online.
- We will provide login information and a link to the platform on the day of each session.
- You will need a computer, a strong internet connection, and an open mind to join.
- This class is taking place in Eastern Time.