Intro to JavaScript

Oct 13, 2022, 10:30 PM – Oct 14, 2022, 12:30 AM

Interested in exploring your first coding language? Looking to enhance your web skills beyond HTML and CSS? Learn the fundamentals of programming, including how to create interactive websites, with today’s most popular programming language: JavaScript.

About this event

JavaScript is the world's most popular programming language for a reason--it's the primary way to build interaction on the web. It also powers popular large-scale websites, web applications, and games such as NetFlix, Uber, the New York Times, Angry Birds, and more.

If you’ve already learned HTML and CSS, learning JavaScript is a logical next step.

No programming experience whatsoever? No problem! JavaScript is one of the most useful first languages to learn if you’re getting started with coding.

This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the basics of JavaScript through a mix of lectures and hands-on exercises. By the end, you will learn about:

  • Variables and data types (Strings, arrays, etc)
  • Creating basic functions
  • Setting up if/else statements aka Conditionals
  • Using JavaScript to make a site/page do exciting things! 

Class Details:

Thursday, October 13
6:30 p - 8:30p ET / 3:30p - 5:30p PT

Prerequisites 

Attendees are not expected to have any programming experience.

If you have experience with another language or prior experience with JavaScript, you are welcome to attend, but understand that the course is tailored for absolute beginners.

Technical Requirements

  • A web browser
    • Recommended: Chrome or Firefox
  • An online code editor account
  • Optional: A code or text editor
    • Visual Studio Code or Atom
    • Attendees are welcome to use a code editor, but class instruction will be in an online code editor.
  • All options listed offer free account signups or downloads.

Class Cost: $40

Members attend for free!

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Want More from GDI? GDI offers a variety of ways you can join our community! Whether you are brand new to tech or want to advance the experience you've already racked up, we have something for you. When you join as a member, you develop your own pathway to develop code, confidence, and community. If you just want to get your feet wet or want a personal coach to land your dream job, GDI has memberships to match your interest, availability, and budget. Learn more here. Code of Conduct: Girl Develop It is focused on providing opportunities for women and non-binary individuals to learn web and software development, but our classes and events are open to all genders and identities. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for all to learn to code and every attendee is expected to uphold our Code of Conduct (http://www.https://girldevelopit.com/code-of-conduct/).

Speaker

  • Kenyada McLeod

Organizers

  • Katie Franco

    Girl Develop It

    Executive Director

  • Tinuola Awopetu

    Training Director

  • Katie Brydon (she/her)

    Girl Develop It

    Community Director

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