JavaScript - The Complete Guide (Beginner + Advanced)
Modern JavaScript from the beginning - all the way up to JS expert level! THE must-have JavaScript resource in 2020.
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JavaScript is THE most important programming language you need to learn as a web developer - and with this course, you make sure that you will not miss a single thing you have to know as a JavaScript developer!
This is the most comprehensive and modern course you can find on JavaScript - it's based on all my JavaScript knowledge AND teaching experience. It's both a complete guide, starting with the core basics of the language, as well as an extensive reference of the JavaScript language and environment, ensuring that both newcomers as well as experienced JavaScript developers get a lot out of this course!
It's a huge course because it's packed with important knowledge and helpful content. From the core basics, over advanced concepts and JavaScript specialties, all the way up to expert topics like performance optimization and testing - this course has it all. My goal was to create your go-to resource for the JavaScript language, which you can not just use for learning it but also as a resource you can come back to and look up important topics.
The course is based on my experience as a long-term JavaScript developer as well as a teacher with more than 1,000,000 students online. It's packed with examples, demos, projects, assignments, quizzes and of course videos - all with the goal of giving you the best possible way of learning JavaScript.
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
Who this course is for:
- Beginner web development students who have no or only little JavaScript experience
- Also developers who know the basics about JavaScript and want to deepen their knowledge
- Advanced JavaScript developers who want to learn more about the nitty-gritty details and dive into advanced concepts
- Everyone interested in learning JavaScript and all about how it works
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Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction (1:50)
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PreviewWhat is JavaScript? (3:44)
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PreviewJavaScript in Action! (8:57)
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PreviewJoin our Online Learning Community
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PreviewHow JavaScript Is Executed (3:14)
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PreviewDynamic vs Weakly Typed Languages (3:24)
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PreviewJavaScript Runs In A Host Environment (4:40)
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PreviewCourse Outline - What Is In The Course? (6:00)
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PreviewHow To Get The Most Out Of This Course (2:32)
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PreviewUsing Course Resources
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PreviewJavaScript vs Java (4:02)
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PreviewA Brief History Of JavaScript (6:03)
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PreviewSetting Up a Development Environment (11:12)
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PreviewCourse FAQs
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StartThe Academind Pro Referral Program
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StartModule Introduction (1:17)
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StartSetting Up the Project (4:25)
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StartMore on Version Control & Git
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StartAdding JavaScript to the Website (6:42)
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StartIntroducing Variables & Constants (5:17)
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StartDeclaring & Defining Variables (7:10)
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StartWorking with Variables & Operators (6:17)
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StartQuiz 1: Variables & Operators
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StartUnderstanding the Starting Code (1:21)
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StartData Types: Numbers & Strings (Text) (6:00)
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StartUsing Constants (5:11)
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StartMore on Strings (15:51)
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StartQuiz 2: Data Types & Constants
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StartAssignment - Variables, Constants, Operators & Core Data Types (Problem) (3:20)
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StartAssignment - Variables, Constants, Operators & Core Data Types (Solution) (4:57)
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StartIntroducing Functions (5:50)
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StartAdding A Custom Function (11:22)
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StartCode Styles, Conventions & Syntax
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StartReturning Values (4:31)
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StartThe (Un)Importance of Code Order (4:34)
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StartAn Introduction to Global & Local Scope (5:31)
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Start"Shadowed Variables"
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StartMore about the "return" Statement (2:24)
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StartExecuting Functions "Indirectly" (11:10)
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Start"Indirect" vs "Direct" Function Execution - Summary
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StartQuiz 3: Functions & Scope
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StartAssignment - Functions (Problem) (2:37)
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StartAssignment - Functions (Solution) (6:40)
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StartConverting Data Types (6:14)
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StartMixing Numbers & Strings
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StartSplitting Code into Functions (5:49)
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StartConnecting all Buttons to Functions (7:43)
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StartWorking with Code Comments (4:09)
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StartMore Operators! (6:39)
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StartMore Core Data Types! (4:31)
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StartUsing Arrays (8:53)
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StartCreating Objects (6:02)
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StartAccessing Object Data (2:51)
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StartQuiz 4: Arrays & Objects
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StartAdding a Re-Usable Function That Uses Objects (5:24)
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Startundefined, null & NaN (6:20)
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StartThe "typeof" Operator (3:11)
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StartQuiz 5: "undefined", "null" & "NaN"
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StartImporting Scripts Correctly with "defer" & "async" (14:37)
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StartWrap Up (2:13)
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StartUseful Resources & Links
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StartModule Introduction (1:28)
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StartEfficient Development & Debugging - An Overview (3:18)
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StartConfiguring the IDE Look & Feel (2:25)
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StartUsing Shortcuts (4:12)
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StartWorking with Auto-Completion & IDE Hints (4:34)
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StartInstalling IDE Extensions (2:04)
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StartTweaking Editor Settings (2:15)
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StartUtilizing Different IDE Views (1:41)
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StartFinding Help & Working with MDN (5:53)
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StartThe ECMAScript Standard
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StartHow to "google" Correctly (1:44)
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StartDebugging JavaScript - An Overview (3:17)
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StartAn Error Message! No Reason To Panic! (4:46)
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StartUsing console.log() to look "into the Code" (3:49)
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StartNext-Level Debugging with the Chrome Devtools & Breakpoints (8:20)
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StartTesting Code Changes Directly in the Devtools (2:05)
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StartDebugging Code directly Inside VS Code (4:55)
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StartWrap Up (1:22)
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StartUseful Resources & Links
Course Prerequisites
NO prior JavaScript knowledge is required
Basic web development knowledge is recommended
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS helps but is NOT required
All pre-requisites are covered by courses in our "Academind Pro" Membership.
Don't take my word for it - here's what other students are saying.
Christopher Onowu
It's been a great experience walking with Max through this JavaScript course. He takes his time to explain every bit of the concept used, how things work and why not and above all he doesn't assume anything or take the basics for granted!!! Kudos MAX!!!
Eduardo Raygoza
Really loved the course. Great teaching style and topics. Definitely the best JS course i've ever taken.
Petra
Easy to follow the steps in video, great explanation and good English pronunciation, I can understand really good and I am not native English speaker.
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