This specialization equips you with a deep understanding of JavaScript fundamentals, asynchronous programming, and practical problem-solving skills. By the end, you will have the confidence to write sophisticated code and tackle challenging developer interviews.
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Become a JavaScript Developer Specialization
The Ultimate JavaScript Journey. Essentials, Deep Dive & Beyond
Instructors: Per Harald Borgen
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(69 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Develop interactive and dynamic web applications using JavaScript
Integrate front-end applications with backend databases using Firebase, ensuring data is synchronized and persistent across user sessions.
Deploy a browser extensions for Chrome, equipping you with the ability to create tools that enhance browser functionality and improve user workflows.
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
How the JavaScript programming language works, all the way from the basics to the advanced concepts
Basic computer science concepts including variables, data types, functions, conditionals, loops, and much more.
How to build real-world web apps using the JavaScript programming language
Skills you'll gain
Category: Javascript
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Event-Driven Programming
Category: Web Applications
Category: React.js
Category: Angular
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Web Development
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Vue.JS
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Application Development
Category: Functional Design
Category: JSON
Category: Computer Science
What you'll learn
JavaScript
Tech interview practice
Skills you'll gain
Category: Javascript
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Data Structures
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Debugging
Category: Pseudocode
Category: Front-End Web Development
Category: Algorithms
Category: Web Development
Category: JSON
Category: Computational Thinking
What you'll learn
Create efficient functions using arrow syntax and expressions.
Apply array methods like .map() and .reduce() to process data.
Debug JavaScript applications using common error-handling techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Javascript
Category: Web Development
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Maintainability
Category: Debugging
What you'll learn
A solid understanding of the fundamentals of TypeScript.
How to leverage TypeScript to create safer and more reliable JavaScript applications.
Skills you'll gain
Category: TypeScript
Category: Data Structures
Category: Data Validation
Category: Javascript
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Web Design
Category: Debugging
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Web Development
Category: Software Design Patterns
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Frequently asked questions
The runtime for the videos is around 30 hours, but expect to spend at least three times as long, as the course is filled with interactive coding challenges and projects.
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS is recommended but not mandatory
No, you can jump around but we recommend you to follow the order.
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