TypeScript vs. JavaScript: A Guide
September 30, 2024
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(102 reviews)
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Beginner level
Completion of Introduction to HTML or a basic knowledge of HTML elements and syntax is recommended.
(102 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Completion of Introduction to HTML or a basic knowledge of HTML elements and syntax is recommended.
Describe the purpose of JavaScript.
Write and test a simple JavaScript program.
Compare inline and external JavaScript.
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Only available on desktop
In this beginning-level course you will discover where JavaScript fits into the world of web development. Through hands-on exercises, you will use the Notepad++ text editor to embed JavaScript code to an existing HTML document. As you code a simple JavaScript program to provide user interaction you will learn to recognize and apply syntax rules and coding standards associated with JavaScript. The final activity in the course has you moving your JavaScript code into an external file so that you can compare inline and external JavaScript.
Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Discuss how JavaScript fits into the world of web development.
Add the HTML script element to an HTML document in preparation for adding JavaScript code.
Describe the various syntax rules and coding standards that typically apply to JavaScript code.
Write the JavaScript code to prompt for a name and display a greeting on the screen.
Explain the difference between inline and external JavaScript in terms of storage and application.
Completion of Introduction to HTML or a basic knowledge of HTML elements and syntax is recommended.
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Available only on desktop
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Reviewed on Jan 6, 2024
Great introduction to JavaScript! Really informative and fun to do it along!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
The content is much less than i expected. and it takes 1 hour to complete this project
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
Good for introduction and overview about Javascript.
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