JavaScript is the most used language today, and there is no escaping it. In this lession, you will learn the basics of the language. The lesson will also include a brief introduction to how the web works.
This lesson is oriented around teaching you how to use Javascript client-side in the browser. In order to get the most out of the lesson it helps if you have some past experience with web technologies such as HTML and HTTP.
- Browser: Chrome
- Code editor: Visual Studio Code
- Start by cloning this repository into a folder on your computer. If you've never used git before, you can alternatively use the "Download ZIP" button to the right.
- Although you have this readme file on your computer it's easier to read it on GitHub, so we recommend you keep this page open with the exercise tasks.
This repository contains a set of exercises organized in folders. Each folder contains a README.md
describing the exercise.
✏️ - A task you should do
📖 - A section of text to read (no tasks, just information).
💡 - Additional information.
❗ - Something important.
❓ - Open-ended question for the reader ("What do you think would happen if...")
💩 - Bad practice (don't-do-this)
⭐ - A bonus task (not required)
Will look like this:
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Emphasizes how lines of text should change.
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Note: Avoid W3Schools.com. It's often outdated by todays web specifications. Use MDN instead.
javaScriptCheatSheet.js
- A file located at the root of this repository, containing a condensed overview of common Javascript syntax- MDN - Mozilla Developer Network
- Chrome Dev Tools documentation