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Name: Simplifying JavaScript: A Handy Guide for Software Engineers
Price: 59 USD
Author: The Pragmatic Programmers

Gain insights into modern JavaScript, focusing on impactful syntax and practical usage. Discover essential language features and 51 valuable tips to enhance your productivity as a developer.

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64 lessons

1 project

10h

Created by The Pragmatic Programmers

Simplifying JavaScript: A Handy Guide for Software Engineers

What's included

64 lessons across 11 modules
27 quizzes with instant feedback
1 project in preconfigured environments
AI Tutor on every lesson

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What You'll Learn

Apply const and let with block scoping to reduce reassignment bugs and scope conflicts
Compose readable strings using template literals with embedded expressions
Transform arrays using includes, spread, map, filter, find, forEach, chaining, and reduce
Choose objects, Map, or Set for data needs and update them without unintended mutations
Simplify conditionals using truthy/falsy checks, ternaries, and short-circuit evaluation
Design functions with defaults, destructuring, rest args, partial application, and currying
Implement classes, async fetch flows, modules, npm, and build tooling for maintainable apps

Learning Roadmap

64 Lessons27 Quizzes

Introduction

Get familiar with modern JavaScript features, practical usage, and targeted resources for effective coding.

Modern JavaScript

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Intended Audience & Other Sources

Signal Intention with Variable Assignment

Unpack the core of variable declaration, block scoping, immutability, and template literals in JavaScript.

Introduction

Tip 1: Signal Unchanging Values With const

Tip 2: Reduce Scope Conflicts with let and const

Tip 3: Isolate Information with Block Scoped Variables

Tip 4: Variables to Readable Strings with Template Literals

Manage Data Collections with Arrays

6 Lessons

Go hands-on with arrays, includes(), and the spread operator for data collections.

Maximize Code Clarity with Special Collections

8 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of enhancing JavaScript code clarity by using specialized collections.

Write Clear Conditionals

4 Lessons

Dig into writing clear and concise JavaScript conditionals to enhance readability and maintainability.

Simplify Loops

9 Lessons

Simplify complex topics in JavaScript by mastering advanced looping techniques and array methods for clear, efficient code.

Clean Up Parameters and Return Statements

5 Lessons

Build on techniques for handling function parameters and enhancing code clarity in JavaScript.

Build Flexible Functions

6 Lessons

Step through functions in JavaScript, testability, arrow functions, currying, and context.

Keep Interfaces Clear with Classes

7 Lessons

Unpack the core of JavaScript's class system, from inheritance to contexts, for clearer interfaces.

10.

Access External Data

5 Lessons

Examine JavaScript's async abilities: promises, async/await, fetch, and LocalStorage use.

11.

Gather Related Files with Component Architecture

6 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of JavaScript code architecture, modularization, npm, component architecture, build tools, and CSS animations.

Build the Frontend of a Financial Application Using React

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About this course

WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE

In this course, you’ll learn to write modern JavaScript from the ground up. But instead of going over every possible edge case, you’ll focus on the syntax that has a significant impact in your day-to-day work. As you review each construct, you’ll learn not just how to use it, but, more importantly, when to. Your time is valuable, and this course, based on the Pragmatic Programmers’ book, Simplifying JavaScript, covers all the most important language features. And with 51 tips in total, you'll be able to jump into and out of this course easily. Before you know it, you'll be a productive and modern JavaScript developer.

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