JavaScript is a dynamic programming language that runs in web browsers and enables interactive web pages. Here's a beginner-friendly guide to get you started:
Basics of JavaScript 💻
- Variables: Use
let
orconst
to declare variableslet message = "Hello, World!"; const PI = 3.14159;
- Data Types: Includes numbers, strings, booleans, arrays, objects, and null
- Example:
typeof
operatorconsole.log(typeof 42); // "number" console.log(typeof "JavaScript"); // "string"
- Example:
Core Concepts 🧠
- Functions: Reusable blocks of code
function greet(name) { return `Welcome, ${name}!`; }
- DOM Manipulation: Modify web pages dynamically
document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "Modified content";
ES6+ Features 🌟
- Arrow Functions: Concise syntax
const square = x => x * x;
- Template Literals: Easier string formatting
let name = "Alice"; console.log(`Hello ${name}!`);
Common Errors ⚠️
- Forgetting semicolons
- Scope issues with
var
vslet
- Type coercion pitfalls
For more advanced topics, check out our Advanced JavaScript Tips guide.