The JavaScript Workshop

Get to grips with the fundamentals of JavaScript and learn to build the programming skills that will kickstart your career as a software developerKey FeaturesLearn the basics of JavaScript programming to create dynamic web pagesExplore the fundamentals of back-end development using Node.jsTackle challenging development problems and apply solutions to real-world situationsBook DescriptionIf you're looking for a programming language to develop flexible and efficient apps JavaScript is a great choice. However while offering real benefits the complexity of the entire JavaScript ecosystem can be overwhelming. This Workshop is a smarter way to learn JavaScript. It is specifically designed to cut through the noise and help build your JavaScript skills from scratch while sparking your interest with engaging activities and clear explanations.Starting with explanations of JavaScript's fundamental programming concepts this book will introduce the key tools libraries and frameworks that programmers use in everyday development. You will then move on and see how to handle data control the flow of information in an application and create custom events. You'll explore the differences between client-side and server-side JavaScript and expand your knowledge further by studying the different JavaScript development paradigms including object-oriented and functional programming.By the end of this JavaScript book you'll have the confidence and skills to tackle real-world JavaScript development problems that reflect the emerging requirements of the modern web.What you will learnWrite clean maintainable and eloquent JavaScript codeBuild websites using plain JS and various frameworks and librariesSimplify your workflow with package managers such as Gulp and GruntUse Node.js to build server-side JavaScript applicationsImprove the functionality of your applications with browser APIsImplement asynchronous programming to build apps that can multitaskWho this book is forThe JavaScript Workshop is the ideal guide to JavaScript for beginners. It is designed for anyone who wants to get started learning JavaScript. Whether you're an aspiring web developer or are just curious about learning how to code with a versatile programming language this book will help you get up and running. Previous development experience is not required but basic prior knowledge of HTML and CSS will help you get the most from this book. About the Author Joseph Labrecque is a creative developer designer and educator with nearly two decades of experience creating expressive web desktop and mobile solutions. He joined the University of Colorado Boulder College of Media Communication and Information as an instructor of technology for the Department of Advertising Public Relations and Media Design in Autumn 2019. His teaching focuses on creative software digital workflows user interaction and design principles and concepts. Before joining the faculty at CU Boulder he was associated with the University of Denver as adjunct faculty.Jahred Love is a co-founder and CTO of Xirsys LLC CPO of Millicast co-founder and CTO of Innov8Estate and CTO of PLP London. A serial entrepreneur Jahred has been a software engineer working with JavaScript for the last 20 years building everything from games and applications to distributed real-time platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.Daniel Rosenbaum has more than 20 years of experience as a solutions architect technical lead and developer with a demonstrated history of working in information technology for health and financial services. He is a strong engineering professional skilled in enterprise architecture and agile software development of many web-based and back-end data systems.Nick Turner is a software engineer and life-long technology enthusiast. He specializes in building web mobile and desktop applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. An a