Modern JavaScript Tutorial
1. Introduction
- JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted scripting language primarily used to create interactive effects within
web browsers.
- It's one of the core technologies of the World Wide Web alongside HTML and CSS.
2. Embedding JavaScript
- JavaScript can be embedded using <script> tags inside an HTML file.
- It can be placed in the <head> or <body>, or linked as an external file.
3. Variables and Constants
- var: function-scoped, older style of declaring variables.
- let: block-scoped, modern and recommended.
- const: block-scoped, used for constants.
4. Data Types
- Primitive: String, Number, Boolean, Null, Undefined, Symbol (ES6), BigInt (ES11).
- Non-Primitive: Object, Array, Function.
5. Operators
- Arithmetic, Assignment, Comparison, Logical, Bitwise, and Ternary operators are all supported.
6. Control Flow
- Conditional statements: if, else, switch.
- Loops: for, while, do...while, for...of, for...in.
7. Functions
- Functions are first-class citizens in JavaScript.
- Can be declared traditionally or as arrow functions: const add = (a, b) => a + b;
8. Objects and Arrays
- Objects store key-value pairs.
- Arrays are ordered lists of values. Accessed via indexes.
9. DOM Manipulation
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Modern JavaScript Tutorial
- JavaScript can dynamically change HTML and CSS using the Document Object Model (DOM).
- document.getElementById, querySelector, addEventListener are commonly used methods.
10. ES6+ Features
- let & const, Arrow functions, Template literals, Destructuring, Modules, Promises, async/await, Classes,
Spread & Rest operators.
11. Error Handling
- Use try...catch blocks to handle errors gracefully.
- Can throw custom errors using throw keyword.
12. Best Practices
- Always declare variables with let or const.
- Use strict mode ('use strict') to catch silent errors.
- Write modular and reusable code using functions and modules.
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