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- 1. Intro to Javascript October 2017 WIFI: IgniteHQ Password: ignitehq http://bit.ly/tf-intro-js 1
- 2. Instructor John Brown Thinkful Student Web Coordinator TAs bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 2
- 3. About you What's your name? What brought you here today? What is your programming experience? bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 3
- 4. About Thinkful Thinkful helps people become developers or data scientists through 1-on-1 mentorship and project-based learning These workshops are built using this approach.These workshops are built using this approach. bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 4
- 5. Suggestions for learning Don't get discouraged, struggle leads to masterystruggle leads to mastery Don't be shy, take full advantage of our supporttake full advantage of our support bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 5
- 6. Agenda Learn key Javascript concepts (30 min) Go over assignments (10 min) Complete assignments with our support! (30 min) Go over answer key (10 min) Steps to continue learning (10 min) bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 6
- 7. How the web works Type a URL from a client (e.g. google.com) Browser sends an HTTP request asking for specific files Browser receives those files and renders them as a website bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 7
- 8. Client/Servers Client (sends requests) Frontend Developer Manages what user sees Server (sends response) Backend Developer Manages what app does bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 8
- 9. Example: facebook.com Client Server Open browser and navigate to facebook.com HTML, CSS, & Javascrip render newsfeed Request Response Algorithm determines content of feed. Sends back HTML, CSS, Javascript files Application LogicApplication Logic Initial requestInitial request Following responseFollowing response bit.ly/tf-intro-js 9 Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq
- 10. Example: facebook.com Client Server Open browser and navigate to facebook.com HTML, CSS, & Javascrip render newsfeed Request Response Algorithm determines content of feed. Sends back HTML, CSS, Javascript files Application LogicApplication Logic Initial requestInitial request Following responseFollowing response We'll be writing Javascript, the code that the browser uses to run the app 10 bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq
- 11. History of Javascript Written by Brendan Eich in 1995 for Netscape Initial version written in 10 days Completely unrelated to Java, but maybe named after it to draft off its popularity Over 10 years, became default programming language for browsers Continues to evolve under guidance of ECMA International, with input from top tech companies bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 11
- 12. Javascript today Has large community of developers, libraries and frameworks Lots of job opportunities Also the syntax is easier to understand for first-time developers bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 12
- 13. Defining a variable with Javascript var numberOfSheep = 20 Initialize variable Name of variable Value of variable bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 13
- 14. Variable examples bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 14
- 15. Declaring a function with Javascript function greet() { return "Hello world!"; } Initialize function Name of function What the function does bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 15
- 16. Function examples bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 16
- 17. If/Else Statements go to gas stationkeep driving if false if true need gas? family roadtrip bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 17
- 18. If/Else Statements function familyRoadtrip() { if (needGas == true) { getGas(); } else { keepDriving(); } } bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 18
- 19. Comparing Values == (equal to) 5 == 5 --> true 5 == 6 --> false != (not equal to) 5 != 5 --> false 5 != 6 --> true bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 19
- 20. If/Else Statements and Comparing Values bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 20
- 21. Parameters within functions function adder(a, b) { return a + b; } adder(1,2); Parameters in declaration Parameters used within the function bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 21
- 22. Examples of parameters within functions bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 22
- 23. Real developers use Google... a lot bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 23
- 24. Repl.it setup & first steps! http://bit.ly/tf-intro-js-challenges bit.ly/tf-intro-js Wi-Fi: IgniteHQ Pass: ignitehq 24
- 25. Ways to keep learning 25
- 26. For aspiring developers, bootcamps fill the gap 26
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- 28. Mentorship enables flexible learning Learn anywhere, anytime, & at your own pace You don't have to quitYou don't have to quit your job to startyour job to start career transitioncareer transition 28
- 29. Our students receive unprecedented support Learning Mentor Career MentorProgram Manager Local Community You 29
- 30. Thinkful Two-Week Trial Talk to one of us and email benjy@thinkful.combenjy@thinkful.com to learn more Two-week course with 6 mentor sessions for $50 ($750 value) Start with HTML, CSS and JavaScript Option to continue with full bootcamp Financing & scholarships available Offer valid for one week after eventOffer valid for one week after event BenjyBenjy SchechnerSchechner Education Advisor 30