Core javascript basics used in web development

JavaScript is the foundation of all modern web applications — from interactive websites to powerful front-end frameworks. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll break down the core JavaScript concepts every web developer must know, with simple explanations and hands-on examples.
In just one hour, you’ll learn:
🔹 1. Variables & Data Types
Understand let, const, numbers, strings, booleans, arrays, and objects — the building blocks of all JS logic.
🔹 2. Functions & Scope
How functions work, why scope matters, and how JavaScript decides which variables can be used where.
🔹 3. DOM Manipulation
Make your web pages interactive by selecting elements, updating content, changing styles, and reacting to user actions.
🔹 4. Events & Event Listeners
Learn how clicks, key presses, and other browser events help you build dynamic user experiences.
🔹 5. Conditionals & Loops
Control the flow of your app using if/else, for, while, and other key logic patterns.
🔹 6. Fetching Data (Intro to APIs)
A quick intro to making network requests with fetch() and working with JSON.
🔹 7. Best Practices
Writing clean, readable code and avoiding common beginner mistakes.