Gain insights into JavaScript basics, including syntax, conditional statements, arrays, functions, and DOM. Discover practical skills for entry-level web development and build interactive web experiences.

The demand for skilled JavaScript programmers is increasing in today's tech-driven world. This comprehensive course is for individuals with no prior programming experience—it provides an accessible learning path for beginners.

Throughout the course, you will gain a strong grasp of JavaScript syntax, enabling you to craft dynamic and engaging online content. You will start by learning the basic concepts in programming such as conditional statements, arrays, functions, and loops and then move on to advanced topics such as the Document Object Model (DOM), event handling, and classes in JavaScript. This comprehensive coverage empowers you to grasp the intricacies of JavaScript for practical web development applications.

After taking this hands-on learning course, you’ll be equipped with the necessary skills for entry-level web development roles. You’ll possess a solid foundation in JavaScript and the confidence to design and develop interactive web experiences.

Learn Coding Basics in JavaScript

**(Select all that apply.)**
Which names are valid variable names in JavaScript?

(Select all that apply.)
Which names are valid variable names in JavaScript?

Which JavaScript function is used to take user input in a pop-up dialog box?

Which JavaScript function is used to take user input in a pop-up dialog box?

Strongly typed languages enforce strict type checking, while weakly typed languages allow for implicit type conversions.

Strongly typed languages do not support variables, while weakly typed languages do.

Strongly typed languages require explicit type declarations for all variables, while weakly typed languages do not.

Strongly typed languages are exclusively compiled languages, while weakly typed languages are exclusively interpreted languages.

Which statement best describes the difference between strongly typed and weakly typed programming languages?

Which statement best describes the difference between strongly typed and weakly typed programming languages?

Neither statement is correct. They are both incorrect. 

Consider the following two statements:

I. Primitive data types are immutable and have a fixed size, while composite data types can be modified and have a dynamic size.

II. Primitive data types are used for simple data values, while composite data types are used for more complex data structures.

Are the statements above correct?

Consider the following two statements:
I. Primitive data types are immutable and have a fixed size, while composite data types can be modified and have a dynamic size.
II. Primitive data types are used for simple data values, while composite data types are used for more complex data structures.
Are the statements above correct?

What is used to indicate a single line comment in JavaScript?

What is used to indicate a single line comment in JavaScript?

Which brackets are used to denote a block of code in JavaScript? 

Which brackets are used to denote a block of code in JavaScript?

What is not a primitive data type?

Which operator is used to assign a value to a variable?

Which operator is used to assign a value to a variable?

Which variable name is written in camel case?

Which variable name is written in camel case?

Test your knowledge of the programming basics in JavaScript.



Quiz: Programming Basics

Test your knowledge of the programming basics in JavaScript.

About the Course

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Programming Basics

Letters and Words

Numbers

Collections

Logic

Loops in JavaScript

Functions

Test Your Skills: Mid-Course Assessment

Objects

The Document Object Model

The Main Event

Going Loopy Over Arrays

Let’s Get Functional

Getting Classy

It’s About Time

Pushing Your Limits: A Comprehensive Assessment

Wrap Up

Appendix

Quiz: Programming Basics