JavaScript for Beginners - The Complete Intro Course [2022]
What you'll learn
- Get a mature understanding of what a programming language is
- What applications and programs are and how they are used
- Understand “under the hood” workings of how code actually runs on our computer
- Become an expert in JavaScript (execution context, memory, call stack, and thread of execution)
- Learn how to diagram and effectively technically communicate through your code
- Learn the foundational skills from first principles that will better set you up for success in the development world today
Requirements
- Any computer with Internet and Chrome or Firefox browsers.
- No prior programming experience is needed. A basic understanding of JavaScript is a plus, but not a must.
- No paid software is required.
Description
Welcome to the JavaScript for Beginners course - the most comprehensive beginner course on the most popular programming language used by Software Engineers today, Javascript.
This introductory JavaScript course will be very impactful for you especially if you are early on in your engineering journey.
In this course, you will follow along with other beginner developers as we lead them through the units and will learn a multitude of important concepts starting with what a programming language even is in the first place, and how the internet works giving you a full general picture of the industry to build our knowledge upon.
Then we’re going to move into specific JavaScript concepts like: Variables and Control flow. We’ll learn how we create and store data in our applications and make those applications more dynamic.
We will end the course with Functional Programming and Native Methods, like the Array Push Method and the Object Keys Method which are important built-in features of the language that will be vital to your understanding of becoming an engineer.
You will get access to over 16 hours of instruction, coding challenges, pair programming, and diagramming JavaScript code under the hood. We will dig into truly understanding these concepts at a deep level so you can grasp not only how JavaScript works under the hood, but also allow you draw parallels to how other programming languages work and why, making you an even more versatile and adaptive Software Engineer.
In addition to this, you'll get the support you need from mentors and your peers in our CSX Slack community. A community of over 12,000 beginner and experienced engineers from all over the world who will challenge you and be there to help push you through the tough engineering blocks and help you to achieve your dream career in tech.
By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge that you need in order to accelerate your future in Software Engineering.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone who wants to learn about programming, regardless of previous experience. It's perfect for complete beginners with no JavaScript or coding experience as well as for anyone who does have some familiarity with JavaScript concepts.
Instructors
My name is Phillip. I am the Chief Academic Officer at Codesmith, an advanced software engineering residency designed to help individuals launch meaningful careers as Mid and Sr. level software engineers.
At Codesmith, I oversee all of the academic instruction and learning that happens across all programs, whether it’s Codesmith’s flagship Software Engineering Immersive program, the 2-week prep programs, or the free intro to JavaScript and JavaScript the Hard Parts weekly workshops.
Additionally, I have an affinity for public speaking and hosting technology-based workshops. At Codesmith, I give technical lectures on classic computer science theory and all things modern web development, including data structures, time complexity, front-end fundamentals, React, Node, Dev-Ops, AJAX, Asynchronous Javascript, etc.
I’ve been teaching technical concepts in-person and online for over 15 years, helping thousands of students build their engineering skills from basics to more advanced engineering concepts.
Prior to Codesmith, I specialized in security system design patterns for hardware and software for the Department of Homeland Security. While I have passion in all aspects of web development, I’ve shown a particular leadership in improvements to React.
Hi, I’m Camera. I’m a full stack engineer and Engineering Mentor at Codesmith where I teach residents of Codesmith’s Immersive Program. I’ve also taught CS Prep at Codesmith, a two week prep program that teaches students advanced topics in JavaScript. Over the past few years I’ve helped hundreds of students on their journey to becoming full-time engineers. I love teaching code and helping students grasp the core concepts of JavaScript and web development. Before becoming an Instructor at Codesmith, I worked on various educational projects at the American Museum of Natural History. In my free time, I like exploring game development, pixel art, and website design.