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Define Learning Objectives [May 11, 2011, 4:37 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
  • Javascript Data Types
    • Strings
    • Numbers
    • Boolean: understanding how to use true and false
    • Objects
    • Arrays
    • Functions
  • Data Type Conversion
    • eg. string to number
  • Control structures and loops

    • if/then, for, while
  • Objects and Functions
    • Scope
    • Closures
    • the "prototype"
    • Basic inheritance
  • Javascript as it relates to the DOM
    • Accessing/manipulating elements in the DOM
    • Events