⚡ JavaScript for Beginners — Full Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript
What is JavaScript and Why It’s Used
JavaScript’s Role in Web Development
How JavaScript Works (Client-side Execution)
Setting Up Your Environment (Browser Console, VS Code, Live Server)
Adding JavaScript to HTML (Inline, Internal, External)
Your First Script — “Hello, World!”
Module 2: JavaScript Basics
Syntax and Case Sensitivity
Statements and Semicolons
Comments in JavaScript
Variables: var, let, and const
Data Types (String, Number, Boolean, Null, Undefined, Symbol, BigInt)
Type Conversion (Implicit & Explicit)
Module 3: Operators
Arithmetic Operators
Assignment Operators
Comparison Operators
Logical Operators
String Operators
Increment and Decrement Operators
The Ternary Operator
Module 4: Strings and Numbers
Working with Strings
String Properties and Methods (length, toUpperCase(), slice(), etc.)
Template Literals (Backticks)
Working with Numbers and Math
The Math Object (Random, Round, Floor, Ceil)
Module 5: Control Flow
Conditional Statements: if, else if, else
The switch Statement
Truthy and Falsy Values
Nested Conditions
Practical Examples
Module 6: Loops and Iteration
The for Loop
The while and do...while Loops
break and continue
Looping Through Arrays
The for...of and for...in Loops
Module 7: Functions
Declaring and Calling Functions
Parameters and Return Values
Default Parameters
Function Expressions
Arrow Functions (=>)
Scope (Global, Local, Block)
The Concept of Hoisting
Module 8: Arrays
Creating and Accessing Arrays
Array Methods (push, pop, shift, unshift, etc.)
Iterating Through Arrays
Using map(), filter(), and reduce()
Multidimensional Arrays
Spread Operator (...)
Module 9: Objects
Creating and Accessing Objects
Object Properties and Methods
this Keyword (Basic Introduction)
Looping Through Objects (for...in)
Object Destructuring
Nested Objects
Module 10: DOM (Document Object Model)
What is the DOM?
Selecting Elements (getElementById, querySelector, etc.)
Changing Text and HTML Content
Modifying Styles with JavaScript
Creating and Removing Elements
Traversing the DOM (Parent, Child, Sibling)
Event Listeners and Event Handling
Module 11: Events in JavaScript
Mouse Events (click, dblclick, hover)
Keyboard Events (keydown, keyup)
Form Events (submit, change, focus)
Event Bubbling and Capturing
The event Object
Practical Example: Interactive Button or Form
Module 12: Working with Forms
Accessing Form Values
Form Validation (Required Fields, Length, Email Pattern)
Displaying Error Messages
Preventing Default Form Submission (event.preventDefault())
Real Example: Simple Form Validation
Module 13: Timing Functions
The setTimeout() and setInterval() Functions
Clearing Timers
Creating a Simple Countdown Timer
Module 14: JavaScript and the Browser
Understanding the window and document Objects
Alerts, Prompts, and Confirms
Working with the location and navigator Objects
Cookies, Local Storage, and Session Storage
Module 15: Arrays and Objects Deep Dive
Advanced Array Methods (find, some, every, sort)
Object Methods (Object.keys(), Object.values(), Object.entries())
Copying and Cloning Data
JSON: JSON.stringify() and JSON.parse()
Module 16: Error Handling
Understanding Common JavaScript Errors
Using try, catch, and finally
Throwing Custom Errors
Debugging with console.log() and DevTools
Module 17: Asynchronous JavaScript (Basics)
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Code
Introduction to Callbacks
Promises — resolve, reject, then, and catch
Async/Await Syntax
Fetching Data from APIs using fetch()
Displaying Fetched Data in HTML
Module 18: ES6+ Modern JavaScript Features
Let, Const, and Block Scope
Arrow Functions and Template Literals
Destructuring Arrays and Objects
Default and Rest Parameters
Modules: import and export (Intro)
Short Syntax and Shorthand Tricks
Module 19: Project – Interactive Web Page
Planning and Structuring the Project
DOM Manipulation and Event Handling
Using Arrays/Objects for Dynamic Content
Local Storage for Saving Data
Final Touches and Debugging
Module 20: Bonus Module – Next Steps
Introduction to JSON and APIs (REST APIs)
Using Fetch API for Data Loading
Introduction to Frameworks (React, Vue, Angular Overview)
JavaScript Build Tools (NPM, Node.js Intro)
Best Practices and Resources for Continued Learning
✅ Optional Mini Projects Throughout the Course
Counter App
To-Do List
Calculator
Random Quote Generator
Image Slider
Form Validator