Introduction to JavaScript
Build a strong foundation in programming with JavaScript for the web, led by Professor Amanda Davis
Introduction to JavaScript is a beginner-friendly course that helps you build a strong foundation in programming with JavaScript for the web, led by Professor Amanda Davis. Through clear lessons and hands-on practice, you will learn how JavaScript powers interactive websites and gain the confidence to write your own code from the start.
Start Learning JavaScript With Confidence
- Learn the core ideas behind Programming in a clear, approachable way
- Build a strong foundation in programming with JavaScript for the web, led by Professor Amanda Davis
- Practice essential web development skills through guided examples and mini projects
- Gain practical experience with debugging, the DOM, and user interaction
Introduction to JavaScript teaches the fundamentals you need to write, understand, and use JavaScript on the web.
In this course, you will explore the role JavaScript plays in modern websites while setting up the tools and workflow needed to code efficiently. From writing your first statements to working with variables, data types, operators, conditionals, loops, and functions, each lesson builds your understanding step by step. You will also learn how to use arrays and objects to organize data, giving you the structure needed for real-world Programming tasks.
As you move forward, you will see how JavaScript connects to the browser through the DOM, events, and user input, making pages more interactive and dynamic. The course also covers debugging and console skills so you can find problems faster and write more reliable code. By combining concepts in practical mini projects, you will reinforce what you have learned and start thinking like a developer.
By the end of Introduction to JavaScript, you will be able to read, write, and test basic JavaScript code with confidence. You will have a solid entry point into web development and a clearer path for continuing your Programming journey with stronger problem-solving skills and a more capable coding mindset.
Full lesson breakdown
Lessons are organized by topic area and each includes descriptive copy for search visibility and student clarity.
Getting Started
1 lesson
The Role of JavaScript
1 lesson
Tools and Workflow
1 lesson
Syntax Basics
1 lesson
Storing Information
1 lesson
Working With Values
1 lesson
Controlling Logic
1 lesson
Repeating Tasks
1 lesson
Writing Better Code
1 lesson
Function Behavior
1 lesson
Working With Collections
1 lesson
Modeling Real-World Information
1 lesson
Reading and Changing the Page
1 lesson
Responding to Interactions
1 lesson
Finding and Fixing Errors
1 lesson
Practical Application
1 lesson
What Comes After the Basics
1 lesson
Professor Amanda Davis
Professor Amanda Davis guides this AI-built Virversity course with a clear, practical teaching style.