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JavaScript is the most widely deployed language in the world. Whether you’re interested in writing front-end client side code, back-end code for servers, or even game development, you’ll be able to accomplish all of this and more with JavaScript. This course is for both the new programmer looking to get started and the advanced web developer wanting to solidify and enhance their skills.
Who should attend?
- Beginner web developers who have no or only little JavaScript experience.
- Developers who know the basics about JavaScript and want to deepen their knowledge.
- Advanced JavaScript developers who want to learn more about the nitty-gritty details and dive into advanced concepts.
- Everyone interested in learning JavaScript and all about how it works.
Requirements
- NO prior JavaScript knowledge is required
- Basic web development knowledge is recommended
- Basic understanding of HTML and CSS helps but is NOT required
Duration
10 days
Course Objectives
What you will learn:
- Basics of programming and the JavaScript syntax
- Built-in types
- JavaScript operators
- Statements
- Exception handling
- Functions
- Arrays
- Objects
- Object-oriented programming in JavaScript
- Promises async/await
Course Content
Module I
Introduction
- Brief Introduction to JavaScript
- Code Editors
- Developer Console
- Setting up the development environment
JavaScript Fundamentals
- Code Structure
- The Modern Mode “use strict”
- Variables and Data types
- Variable Mutation and Type Coercion
- Operators, Operator Precedence and Comparisons
- If / else Statements
- Boolean Logic
- Ternary Opeartor and Switch Statements
- Truthy and Falsy Values and Equality Operators
- Functions
- Function Statements and Expressions
- Arrow
- Objects and Properties
- Objects and Methods
- Loops and Iteration
- JavaScript Versions (ES5 and ES6)
Module II
Deep Dive Into JavaScript
- JavaScript Parsers and Engines
- Execution Contexts and the Execution Stack
- Creation and Execution Phases and Hoisting
- Scoping and the Scope Chain
- The ‘this’ Keyword
- The DOM and DOM Manipulation
- Events and Event Handling
- ‘Hold’ Function and the DRY Principle
Advanced JavaScript: Objects and Functions
- Inheritance and the Prototype Chain
- Creating Objects: Function Constructors
- The Prototype Chain in the Console
- Creating Objects: Object.create
- Primitives vs. Objects
- Passing Functions as Arguments
- Functions Returning Functions
- Immediately Invoked Function Expressions (IIFE)
- Closures
- Bind, Call and Apply
Module III
Introduction To ES6 / ES2015
- What’s new in ES6 / ES2015
- Variable Declarations with let and const
- Blocks and IIFEs
- Strings in ES6 / ES2015
- Arrow Functions: Basics
- Arrow Functions: Lexical ‘this’ Keyword
- Destructuring
- Arrays in ES6 / ES2015
- The Spread Operator
- Rest Parameters and Default Parameters
- Maps
- Classes and Classes with Subclasses
Module IV
Asynchronous JavaScript
- Understanding Asynchronous JavaScript: The Event Loop
- The Old Way: Asynchronous JavaScript with Callbacks
- Promises and Async/Await
- AJAX and APIs
- Making AJAX Calls with Fetch and Promises
- Making AJAX Calls with Fetch and Async/Await
Module V
Modern JavaScript (Using ES6, NPM, Babel and Webpack)
- Overview of Modern JavaScript
- Introduction to the Command Line
- Installing Node.js and NPM
- Configuring Webpack
- The Webpack Dev Server
- Babel
Methodology
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.
Training venue
The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Tailor- made
We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:
- Using own tools during the training
- Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on
- Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice
- Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +254 (0) 729166479
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: [email protected]
Mobile Number: +254 706909947
Training fee
The course fee is KES 150,000.00 or USD 2,200.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to Tech For Development – T4D account through bank on or before the course starting date.
Send proof of payment to [email protected]
Cancellation policy
Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
- Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
- No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met
Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure
