Intro to JavaScript

JavaScript is the world's most popular programming language for a reason--it's the primary way to build interaction on the web. It also powers popular large-scale websites, web applications, and games such as Netflix, Uber, the New York Times, Angry Birds, and more.

If you’ve already learned HTML and CSS, learning JavaScript is a logical next step.

No programming experience whatsoever? No problem! JavaScript is one of the most useful first languages to learn if you’re getting started with coding.

This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the basics of JavaScript through a mix of lectures and hands-on exercises. By the end, you will learn about:

Variables and data types (Strings, arrays, etc)
Creating basic functions
Setting up if/else statements aka Conditionals
Using JavaScript to make a site/page do exciting things! 

Class Details:

Friday, February 24
5:00 p - 8:00p ET / 2:00p - 5:00p PT

Prerequisites 

Attendees are not expected to have any programming experience. However,  we do offer an Intro to HTML & CSS corse that could prepare you for this class.

If you have experience with another language or prior experience with JavaScript, you are welcome to attend, but understand that the course is tailored for absolute beginners.

Technical Requirements

A web browser

Recommended: Chrome or Firefox

An online code editor account

Recommended: REPL.it or CodePen.io

Optional: A code or text editor

Visual Studio Code or Atom
Attendees are welcome to use a code editor, but class instruction will be in an online code editor.

All options listed offer free account signups or downloads.

Class Cost: $40

Members attend for free!

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Agenda

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Speaker

Alexandra Vaughn

Alexandra Vaughn is a Detroit native who stumbled into coding while pursuing a degree in Business. She joined the GDI community in 2015. After attending several classes, she entered the Grand Circus Detroit Frontend Bootcamp. She graduated and started freelance work right away while still finding time to volunteer as a TA for various GDI classes. She has worked for Fully Developed building and…

Hosted By

Katie Franco, Executive Director

Tinuola Awopetu, Training Director

Katie Brydon, Community Director

Katie is the Community Director for GDI with the fun and exciting responsibility of connecting with instructors and designing opportunities for inclusive, safe learning.

Alex Vaughn, Coordinator

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