Define Learning Objectives [May 11, 2011, 4:36 a.m.]
Let's create a definitive list of Javascript Basics learning goals. You can edit this list by clicking "Edit" above, or you can add a comment giving your feedback.
- JavaScript syntax and execution in the browser
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Javascript Data Types
- Strings
- Numbers
- Boolean: understanding how to use true and false
- Objects
- Arrays
- Functions
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Data Type Conversion
- eg. string to number
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Control structures
- if/then, for, while
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Objects and Functions
- Scope
- Closures
- the "prototype"
- Basic inheritance
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Javascript as it relates to the DOM
- Accessing/manipulating elements in the DOM
- Events