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Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition] Specialization
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Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition] Specialization

Master JavaScript from Basics to Advanced. Learn JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation, and asynchronous programming while building interactive web applications.

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Beginner level

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at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn JavaScript fundamentals, including variables, data types, and operators.

  • Master functions, scope, and control flow, enabling you to write more efficient code.

  • Understand and manipulate the DOM to create dynamic web pages.

  • Use asynchronous JavaScript techniques such as promises and async/await to handle real-world tasks.

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What you'll learn

  • Learn how to write and debug JavaScript code using tools like the browser console.

  • Understand variables, data types, and functions to build dynamic web applications.

  • Master DOM manipulation to interact with and modify web pages.

  • Handle JavaScript events to create responsive, interactive websites.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Debugging and Problem Solving
Category: JavaScript Programming
Category: Dynamic UI Development
Category: Array and Object Operations
Category: Event Handling

What you'll learn

  • Master asynchronous JavaScript using callbacks, promises, and async/await.

  • Understand how to handle HTTP requests and manage APIs using the Fetch API.

  • Apply Object-Oriented Programming principles such as inheritance, prototypes, and classes in JavaScript.

  • Build full-fledged web applications like a movie app and calorie tracker, utilizing advanced JavaScript features.

Skills you'll gain

Category: API Integration with Fetch
Category: Error Handling and Debugging
Category: UI Interaction and DOM Manipulation
Category: JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming
Category: Asynchronous Programming

What you'll learn

  • Understand how JavaScript modules help organize and maintain code effectively.

  • Set up Webpack to bundle JavaScript and manage assets like CSS and images.

  • Use Node.js and Express to create backend APIs and connect with MongoDB.

  • Implement a full-stack application using a combination of frontend and backend tools like Webpack, Node.js, and MongoDB.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unit Testing with Jest
Category: MongoDB and Mongoose Integration
Category: Frontend-Backend Communication
Category: Webpack Configuration
Category: Node.js and Express Development

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