Programming

102 Building Blocks with JavaScript

We continue our coverage of all programming key fundamental features, turning our attention to commonly-encountered types of code blocks such as conditional statements, loops, and functions.

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Modality:Online + Video Tutoring
Duration:2 weeks
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Level:Intermediate
Language:English
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About the course

We continue our coverage of all programming key fundamental features, turning our attention to commonly-encountered types of code blocks such as conditional statements, loops, and functions. You've seen this stuff already in previous courses, but only in passing — here we'll discuss it all explicitly.

Course content

You can have it on one condition!
The 'if...else' statements
The 'switch' statement
The ternary operator
Active learning: A simple calendar
Active learning: More color choices
Test your skills: Conditionals 1
Test your skills: Conditionals 2
Test your skills: Conditionals 3
Test your skills: Conditionals 4

2. Looping code
Why are loops useful?
Looping through a collection
The standard 'for' loop
Exiting loops with 'break'
Skipping iterations with 'continue'
Looping with 'while' and 'do...while'
Active learning: Launch countdown
Active learning: Filling in a guest list
Which loop type should you use?
Test your skills: Loops 1
Test your skills: Loops 2
Test your skills: Loops 3

3. Functions — reusable blocks of code
Where do I find functions?
Functions versus methods
Invoking functions
Function parameters
Anonymous functions and arrow functions
Function scope and conflicts
Active learning: Playing with scope
Test your skills: Functions 1
Test your skills: Functions 2
Test your skills: Functions 3
Test your skills: Functions 4

Instructors

2 courses
2 students
Gustavo Vinales

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