What’s in the course?

This course is obviously packed with content – I therefore strongly recommend that you check out the full course curriculum to get a clear idea of all the topics covered in the course. In general, here’s what you’ll find in the course:

• Modern JavaScript from the start: The JavaScript syntax changed over time – in this course, you’ll learn the latest syntax from the start (you’ll also learn about the old one though, so that you can work in ANY JS project)
• ALL the Basics: Variables, constants, functions, how scripts are loaded etc
• Arrays & Objects: We’ll explore these very important data structures in great detail
• Control Structures: Understand how to run code conditionally and in loops
• A look behind the Scenes: How JavaScript engines work behind the scenes and what that means for us
• Deep dives into Core Concepts: ALL the special things about JavaScript function, different syntaxes
• Working with the DOM: How to manipulate web pages dynamically via JavaScript (including deep dives and different use-cases)
• Events in JavaScript: Learn how to listen to a broad variety of events (e.g. drag & drop) and execute appropriate code
• Classes & Object-oriented Programming: Learn how to work with classes, prototypes, the “this” keyword, constructor functions and much more
• Asynchronous and Synchronous Programming: We’ll explore callbacks, promises, async/ await and other important tools and language features to execute code correctly
• Http Requests: Learn how to send Http requests via JavaScript
• Tooling, Optimizations & Browser Support: Code splitting, producing small code and ensuring that scripts work in all browsers  – this matters and hence is covered in great detail
• Libraries & Frameworks: Learn about libraries like Axios or frameworks like React.js – why they matter and how to use them
• Node.js: Whilst focusing on the browser-side for the majority of the course (because the syntax is the same), we’ll also have a dedicated section on Node.js to learn all about that JS host environment
• Security & Performance Optimizations: Of course security matters, so does performance – no surprise that both is covered in the course!
• Automated Testing: Testing manually is hard work and can be unreliable – in this course you’ll also get an introduction into automated testing

What are the course prerequisites?

• NO JavaScript knowledge is required – you’ll learn it from scratch!
• You also need NO programming experience other than basic web development knowledge (e.g. how the web works)
• Basic HTML and CSS knowledge is recommended but not a must-have