Javascript 1-Day Fundamentals Workshop | Pittsburgh

About this workshop

JavaScript is a dynamic and adaptable programming language used on 95% of today’s web pages. This course walks students through key Javascript skills including running Javascript in the command line, learning to declare variables, controlling the flow of a program using conditional statements, declaring arrays, creating functions and writing loops to iterate behavior. This course dives into Javascript language (objects, hoisting, and scope) as well as current Javascript syntax using Es6.

This 6-hour Javascript 1-Day Workshop is the quickest way to get started on learning the language. You will dive head first into Javascript, skill up with exercises, and by the end of the day you'll have written a fully functioning program in the browser.

Takeaways

  • Understand the JavaScript landscape and its placement in the web development ecosystem.
  • Learn the fundamentals and core principles of JavaScript including arrays, functions, loops, objects, Es6, hoisting, scope.
  • Write Javascript programs in the command line to master the core concepts of the language.
  • Directly interact with the browser for hands-on learning.
  • Discover the vast capabilities of JavaScript and what it can do for you in your evolution as a web developer.

Prereqs & Preparation

  • This workshop is for beginners. No prior knowledge or experience required.

  • You will need access to a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone as well as a strong internet connection.
  • This class will occur completely online using Zoom.
  • Class setup information will be emailed to all students signed up around 24 hours before (and again an hour before) your class launches.
  • Each individual class participant must have purchased a ticket.
  • NOTE: Some domains block our automated emails, so If you don’t receive sign-in instructions within 1 hour of the livestream, please reach out to help@generalassemb.ly and we’ll send sign-in instructions right away!
  • If this class is recorded, students will be sent the recording link within 7 days after class completion by email. Students are encouraged to download and save shared materials (worksheets, deck if applicable) during class for later reference, as they are not shared via email.

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