Module: Javascript 1: Basics

Basic Javascript coding: variables, expressions, conditionals, loops, functions, arrays, objects.

Learning Outcomes

Competent with elementary Javascript

You can use basic Javascript constructs: variables, functions, conditionals, loops, arrays, objects.
You can implement object orientation using the ES6 class construct.
You can use the Underscore library to program in a functional manner.

Create high quality technical essays

You demonstrate the ability to write professional-quality technical essays.

Readings

Guided tour of the Javascript 1 module

Why, what, how, and when you will learn about Javascript, Phase 1.

Screencast 6 min

7 reasons why Javascript is better than Java and C++

Why you want to learn Javascript (even if you don’t do web app development)

Screencast 13 min

Introduction to JSFiddle

Quick introduction to the JSFiddle Javascript environment

Screencast 8 min

AirBnB Javascript Style Guide

Javascript style guidelines for ICS 314

ES6: let and const

Use let and const for variable declarations, not var

ES6: for-of, for-in

How to iterate over arrays and objects in ES6

Experiential Learning

E06: Introduction to Javascript with FreeCodeCamp

Basic syntax: functions, for loops, while loops, if-then-else, arrays, objects

19 Jan 09:00 AM

E07: Project Euler Problem 1

Solve the first Project Euler problem

Practice WOD 17 Jan 11:30 PM

E08: Project Euler Problem 2

Solve the second Project Euler problem

Practice WOD 18 Jan 11:30 PM

E09: Reflect on Javascript 1

Write a technical essay summarizing your learning about Javascript.

Technical Essay 20 Jan 11:30 PM

Assessments

A02: Assessment of simple Javascript skills

Outcomes assessed: Competent with elementary Javascript

Rx: < 5 min Av: 5-10 min Sd: 10-12 min DNF: 12+ min or incorrect

This in-class WOD assesses your ability to write a simple Javascript program.

A03: Assess your ability to write effectively about Javascript

Outcomes assessed: Competent with elementary Javascript, Create high quality technical essays

This assessment evaluates your ability to write a high quality technical essay summarizing what you learned about Javascript, athletic software engineering, and JSFiddle.