If you are following the HackYourFuture curriculum we recommend you to start with module 1: HTML/CSS/GIT. To get a complete overview of the HackYourFuture curriculum first, click here.
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In this module you'll make a start into wonderful world of programming. We will be using the programming language JavaScript to do this. We will look at information in a different way: as
Mostly what you'll be learning is 2 things:
- The skill of problem solving.
- The skill of thinking algorithmically
You will learn to understand problems terms of an algorithm: a series of steps that can be used to do a certain thing, even if the details are different each time.
Here you can find course content and homework for the JavaScript 1 module
| Week | Topic | Reading Materials | Homework | Lesson Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | What is programming? | Reading Week 1 | Homework Week 1 | Homework Week 1 |
| 2. | • Intro JavaScript (What is it, where can you use it for) • Variables (var, let, const) • Basic Data types (Strings, Numbers, Arrays, Booleans) • Operators • Special characters and their names • Naming conventions |
Reading Week 2 | Homework Week 2 | Homework Week 1 |
| 3. | • Git work flow 😈 • Advanced data types (objects) • Conditional execution • Statements vs Expressions • Loops (for/while) • Functions • Scope |
Reading Week 3 | Homework Week 3 | Homework Week 1 |
Kind note:
We expect you to always come prepared to the class on Sunday.
A good understanding of all the above mentioned topics. Want to check your Knowledge? Go through the JavaScript Fundamentals README and research/ ask for help (Slack!) with the concepts that are not entirely clear.
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