day-1.md

Day 1 - Values & Types

Always bet on JavaScript.

— @BrendanEich

Table of Contents

• Slides
• Topics
• Exercises

Slides

• Kick-off college
• Recap JavaScript

Topics

Introduction to JavaScript

Learn the basics of computer programming. Read the first chapter of the Eloquent JavaScript book.

1. Eloquent JavaScript - Intro (book)

ECMAScript versions

Read about ECMAScript; the standard upon which JavaScript is based.

2. The Complete ECMAScript 2015-2019 Guide (article)

Read more about What is JavaScript and the standards in You Don't Know JS.

3. You Don't Know JS - What is JavaScript (book)

ES5 versus ES6

Watch this video from Fun Fun Function about variables.

4. Fun Fun Function - var, let and const (video)

Values, types and operators

Then read more in-depth about values in Eloquent JavaScript.

5. Eloquent JavaScript - Values (book)

Conventions

Read everything from General JavaScript guidelines to Operators and Comparison.

6. Mozilla Developer Network - JavaScript guide (article)

Exercises

You can try the following exercises:

• The Basic JavaScript exercises from freeCodeCamp. From introduction to JavaScript to comparisons with the logical Or Operator. freeCodeCamp - Basic JavaScript (exercises)
• (Optional) Learn the basics of JavaScript. No previous programming experience required in this Nodeschool Workshopper