JavaScript Basics

Intro

JavaScript (also known as ECMAScript or ES) is the programming language of the web. All web browsers us JavaScript exclusively. Because it is so widely used, developers have come up with really clever ways to improve and expand the functionality of JavaScript.

This requirement will cover the basics of JavaScript:

• Variables
• Functions
• Control Structures
  • if
  • while
  • for
• Basic Operators

Suggested Learning

• Interactive Learning - Do all of the modules. You’ll need them later. 😉
• You Don’t Need JQuery - JQuery was a great tool when it came out, but it isn’t necessary with modern browsers. Here’s why.

Requirements

• Fork the following Codepen:
  • JavaScript Basics Assignment
• Make the changes indicated in the JavaScript code window.
• Save your work.
• Show your pen to the #requirements Discord channel to show you have passed this requirement off.

Extra Learning

• Learn JavaScript in Y Minutes
• A Re-Introduction to JavaScript;
• More You Don’t Neeed JQuery
• You Don’t Know JavaScript

This list is by no means complete. Feel free to add an issue or put in a pull request to update it.