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This course helps developers learn JavaScript using Python by building a classic Rock Paper Scissors game.

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This course helps developers learn JavaScript using Python by building a classic Rock Paper Scissors game.

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101 Playgrounds

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Course Overview

This course will guide you through JavaScript programming essentials by leveraging your existing Python knowledge. It highlights the similarities and differences between JavaScript and Python and covers program structure, built-in data types, variables, operators, arithmetic expressions, user-defined functions, and libraries. You’ll dive into OOP concepts on classes and objects, control flow statements, and collections (arrays, lists, maps) alongside loops. You’ll also explore commonly used libraries in Ja...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Javascript

Python

Programming Language

Learn To Code

What You'll Learn

A strong understanding of JavaScript program structure and syntax compared to Python

Hands-on experience using JavaScript’s built-in data types, operators, and control flow statements

Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in JavaScript

Hands-on experience implementing a classic game using JavaScript

What You'll Learn

A strong understanding of JavaScript program structure and syntax compared to Python

Course Content

Introduction

This chapter briefly introduces what you’ll learn in this course.

Embark on the JavaScript Adventure!

From Python to JavaScript

In this chapter, you’ll explore key JavaScript concepts while comparing them with Python for effective programming transition.

JavaScript Program Structure Variables, Built-In Data Types, Operators, and Arithmetic Expressions User-Defined Functions and Libraries Control Flow Statements Arrays, Lists, Maps, and Loops Classes and Objects Commonly Used Libraries

Project: Rock Paper Scissors Game

In this chapter, you’ll explore how to create a Rock Paper Scissors game in JavaScript by applying fundamental concepts.

Introduction Modular breakdown Game Rules Get the Number of Rounds User Input Computer’s Move Check for the Winner Joining the Dots End Game Conclusion

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