JavaScript Basic Training

This training module intends to bring you from zero knowledge about programming in JavaScript, to having a clear path forward for the skill level needed to be admitted into the Galvanize Web Development Immersive.

In doing this you will learn about many of the central features of the JavaScript language. You will also learn a powerful technique for thinking about solving problems with code, and will be given advice for how to coordinate your efforts preparing for the Galvanize Web Development Immersive.

By the time you complete this module you will be able to:

• Understand how JavaScript fits into modern web development
• Understand what a function is
• Use built in JavaScript functions
• Use built in JavaScript functions to return values
• Discuss the different kinds of JavaScript types
• Assign values, including values returned from functions, into variables
• Use string methods
• Create arrays and use array methods
• Create your own functions that define parameters and return values
• Think about difficult programming challenges in terms of easy to think about functions

Additionally, this modules contains two advanced resources should you wish to level up above and beyond the technical level required for admissions. In these sections you will learn to:

• Write higher order JavaScript functions
• Master the use of the higher order array methods forEach, map, filter, and reduce

Table of Contents

Basic Training Materials

• Introduction
• JavaScript and Modern Web Development
• Dev Environment Setup
• Introduction to Functions
• Basic Use of Functions
• JavaScript Types Crash Course
• Functions that Make Values
• Variables
• String Methods
• Introduction to Arrays
• Defining Functions
• Leveraging Multiple Functions
• Next Steps

Advanced Content

• Passing Functions as Arguments
• Higher Order Array Methods

Appendix

• Reference and Further Study