If you're looking for a programming language to develop flexible and efficient apps, JavaScript is a great choice. However, while offering real benefits, the complexity of the entire JavaScript ecosystem can be overwhelming. This Workshop is a smarter way to learn JavaScript. It is specifically designed to cut through the noise and help build your JavaScript skills from scratch, while sparking your interest with engaging activities and clear explanations.
Starting with explanations of JavaScript's fundamental programming concepts, this book will introduce the key tools, libraries and frameworks that programmers use in everyday development. You will then move on and see how to handle data, control the flow of information in an application, and create custom events. You'll explore the differences between client-side and server-side JavaScript, and expand your knowledge further by studying the different JavaScript development paradigms, including object-oriented and functional programming.
By the end of this JavaScript book, you'll have the confidence and skills to tackle real-world JavaScript development problems that reflect the emerging requirements of the modern web.Key Features
Learn the basics of JavaScript programming to create dynamic web pages
Explore the fundamentals of back-end development using Node.js
Tackle challenging development problems and apply solutions to real-world situations
What you will learnWrite clean, maintainable and eloquent JavaScript code
Build websites using plain JS and various frameworks and libraries
Simplify your workflow with package managers such as Gulp and Grunt
Use Node.js to build server-side JavaScript applications
Improve the functionality of your applications with browser APIs
Implement asynchronous programming to build apps that can multitask
Who this book is forThe JavaScript Workshop is the ideal guide to JavaScript for beginners. It is designed for anyone who wants to get started learning JavaScript. Whether you're an aspiring web developer, or are just curious about learning how to code with a versatile programming language, this book will help you get up and running. Previous development experience is not required, but basic prior knowledge of HTML and CSS will help you get the most from this book.
Author Biography:
Joseph Labrecque is a creative developer, designer, and educator with nearly two decades of experience creating expressive web, desktop, and mobile solutions. He joined the University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication, and Information as an instructor of technology for the Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Media Design in Autumn 2019. His teaching focuses on creative software, digital workflows, user interaction, and design principles and concepts. Before joining the faculty at CU Boulder, he was associated with the University of Denver as adjunct faculty. Jahred Love is a co-founder and CTO of Xirsys LLC, CPO of Millicast, co-founder and CTO of Innov8Estate and CTO of PLP London. A serial entrepreneur, Jahred has been a software engineer working with JavaScript for the last 20 years, building everything from games and applications to distributed real-time platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Daniel Rosenbaum has more than 20 years of experience as a solutions architect, technical lead, and developer with a demonstrated history of working in information technology for health and financial services. He is a strong engineering professional skilled in enterprise architecture and agile software development of many web-based and back-end data systems. Nick Turner is a software engineer and life-long technology enthusiast. He specializes in building web, mobile, and desktop applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. An advocate of distributed teams, Nick runs a small software company helping its clients to launch exciting, transformative products out into the world. Gaurav Mehla is a full-stack developer who has built web, desktop, and hybrid mobile applications on JavaScript. He has 8 years of solid JavaScript experience. He is currently leading a very productive team in a startup. Alonzo L. Hosford is a website developer, trainer, and author. He is the founder CEO of Click Systems Consulting, LLC specializing in WordPress websites and of the Web Skills Bootcamp teaching web developer skill courses. Alonzo is an assistant adjunct professor and curriculum creator of web technology at Raritan Valley Community College. Florian Sloot is a tech-lover since childhood and during his development years, he learned the importance of teaching and guiding. Therefore, as he got some experience with building applications, he started publishing learning resources himself. To date, he has taught hundreds of students and co-workers. Philip Kirkbride has over 5 years of experience with JavaScript and is based in Montreal. He graduated from a technical college in 2011 and since then he has been working with web technologies in various roles.
