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.

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It pauses the program's execution completely.

How does an event listener affect the program's execution while waiting for an event?

How does an event listener affect the program’s execution while waiting for an event?

The event's name and the callback function.

The event's target and the callback function.

What does the `removeEventListener()` method require as its parameters to identify the event listener to remove?

What does the <code>removeEventListener()</code> method require as its parameters to identify the event listener to remove?

Which JavaScript method registers an event listener to track mouse movements?

Which JavaScript method registers an event listener to track mouse movements?

Which event is triggered when a key is pressed on the keyboard?

Which event is triggered when a key is pressed on the keyboard?

Stops the `sayHello` function from being called.

Stops the form from being displayed on the web page.

Prevents the `hello` div from updating its content.

Prevents the default behavior of submitting the form to the server.

The following function is assigned as the "Submit" button event handler for a form on a web page: 
```JavaScript
function sayHello(e) {
	e.preventDefault();
	hello.textContent = `Hello ${form.myName.value}!`;
}
```

What does the `e.preventDefault()` method do?

The following function is assigned as the “Submit” button event handler for a form on a web page:
<pre><code class="language-JavaScript">function sayHello(e) {
	e.preventDefault();
	hello.textContent = `Hello ${form.myName.value}!`;
}
</code></pre>
What does the <code>e.preventDefault()</code> method do?

What is the only argument that is provided to event handlers?

What is the only argument that is provided to event handlers?

Test your knowledge of event-based programming in JavaScript.

About the Course

Press Start

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: The Main Event