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Simplifying JavaScript: A Handy Guide for Software Engineers
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
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Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with modern JavaScript features, practical usage, and targeted resources for effective coding.
2.
Signal Intention with Variable Assignment
Signal Intention with Variable Assignment
Unpack the core of variable declaration, block scoping, immutability, and template literals in JavaScript.
3.
Manage Data Collections with Arrays
Manage Data Collections with Arrays
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Go hands-on with arrays, includes(), and the spread operator for data collections.
4.
Maximize Code Clarity with Special Collections
Maximize Code Clarity with Special Collections
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of enhancing JavaScript code clarity by using specialized collections.
5.
Write Clear Conditionals
Write Clear Conditionals
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Dig into writing clear and concise JavaScript conditionals to enhance readability and maintainability.
6.
Simplify Loops
Simplify Loops
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Simplify complex topics in JavaScript by mastering advanced looping techniques and array methods for clear, efficient code.
7.
Clean Up Parameters and Return Statements
Clean Up Parameters and Return Statements
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Build on techniques for handling function parameters and enhancing code clarity in JavaScript.
8.
Build Flexible Functions
Build Flexible Functions
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Step through functions in JavaScript, testability, arrow functions, currying, and context.
9.
Keep Interfaces Clear with Classes
Keep Interfaces Clear with Classes
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Unpack the core of JavaScript's class system, from inheritance to contexts, for clearer interfaces.
10.
Access External Data
Access External Data
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Examine JavaScript's async abilities: promises, async/await, fetch, and LocalStorage use.
11.
Gather Related Files with Component Architecture
Gather Related Files with Component Architecture
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of JavaScript code architecture, modularization, npm, component architecture, build tools, and CSS animations.
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ABOUT 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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