Learn JavaScript: Write Modern Code with JavaScript ESNext

Course details

Looking for a step-by-step introduction to writing modern code with JavaScript? From basic syntax and core concepts to more advanced functions for technical interviews, this course with instructor Shaun Wassell covers the essentials of coding in JavaScript as well as some of the latest advancements in generative AI. Along the way, gather invaluable insights and tools that you can apply in your role as an engineer and developer.

Learning objectives
Understand and implement modern JavaScript from the ground up.
Build a basic server using JavaScript and Node.js.
Master the best-practices of modern JavaScript.
Write high-quality, readable code.
Skillfully answer technical interview questions.
Use generative AI tools in JavaScript.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learn JavaScript - Introduction

1. What Is JavaScript

02 - Learning objectives
03 - Learn what you can do with JavaScript
04 - Look at JavaScript s language features
05 - Learn the pros and cons of JavaScript
06 - Learn the JavaScript dialects and browser compatibility
07 - Run code using a REPL
08 - Learn basic JavaScript syntax

2. Learn the Eight JavaScript Data Types

09 - Learning objectives
10 - Learn the types
11 - Learn about JavaScript s Number type
12 - Learn about JavaScript s String type
13 - Learn about JavaScript s Boolean type
14 - Learn about JavaScript s Object type
15 - Learn about arrays in JavaScript
16 - Learn about JavaScript s function type
17 - Learn about JavaScript s undefined type
18 - Learn about JavaScript s BigInt type
19 - Learn about JavaScript s Symbol type

3. Learn Basic JavaScript Control Flow

20 - Learning objectives
21 - Learn about equality in JavaScript
22 - Learn about if-statements in JavaScript
23 - Learn about for-loops in JavaScript
24 - Learn about while-loops and do-while loops in JavaScript
25 - Handle and throw errors in JavaScript
26 - Learn about switch-case blocks in JavaScript
27 - Learn about ternary operators in JavaScript
28 - Learn the difference between block-scoped and function-scoped variables

4. Learn Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript

29 - Learning objectives
30 - Learn about JavaScript classes
31 - Learn about prototype-based inheritance
32 - Learn about the this keyword in JavaScript

5. Work with Arrays and Objects

33 - Learning objectives
34 - Use built-in object functions
35 - Use built-in array functions

6. Learn JavaScript ES6+ Syntax

36 - Learning objectives
37 - Write functions using arrow syntax
38 - Set default values for function arguments
39 - Learn about the spread operator
40 - Use object destructuring to get object properties
41 - Use interpolation to insert data into strings
42 - Learn the import and export code in JavaScript

7. Write and Run a JavaScript Program

43 - Learning objectives
44 - Learn about writing and running JavaScript programs
45 - Write a JavaScript program for the browser
46 - Move JavaScript to an external script
47 - Install Node.js and NPM
48 - Write a Node script
49 - Use Babel to transpile code

8. Work with Asynchronous Code in JavaScript

50 - Learning objectives
51 - Use callbacks to handle asynchronous operations
52 - Use Promises to handle asynchronous operations
53 - Use async await to handle asynchronous operations

9. Create a Web Server with JavaScript

54 - Learning objectives
55 - Learn the basics of writing a Node server
56 - Create and set up a Node.js project
57 - Create and run a basic Express server
58 - Create and test a GET endpoint
59 - Read a file with the fs package
60 - Create and test a POST endpoint

10. Learn JavaScript Dialects in Depth

61 - Learning objectives
62 - Use TypeScript to enforce static typing
63 - Use CoffeeScript for cleaner syntax
64 - Use Dart for improved object-oriented programming

11. Use GenAI Tools for JavaScript Development

65 - Learning objectives
66 - Use ChatGPT to write JavaScript code
67 - Use Google Gemini to write JavaScript code
68 - Integrate GitHub Copilot into your IDE

Conclusion

69 - Learn JavaScript - Summary