Learn Full-Stack Development: Part 2 - Mastering JavaScript Basics in 10 Days

This is the second part of the full-stack development journey, focusing on JavaScript essentials. Over the next 10 days, you'll explore core JavaScript concepts and build practical applications to solidify your learning.

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Day 1: Introduction to JavaScript & Development Setup

• Topics Covered:

  • Overview of JavaScript:
  • History, purpose, and evolution of JavaScript.
  • Understanding JavaScript's role in modern web development.
  • Setting up the Development Environment:
  • Installing and configuring Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
  • Introduction to browser developer tools (Chrome DevTools).
  • Running JavaScript Code:
  • Writing and executing JavaScript code in HTML files.
  • Inline vs. internal vs. external scripts.
  • Understanding Basic Syntax and Concepts:
  • Statements, expressions, comments, and console.log.

• Task: Console Quiz

  • Create a simple "console quiz."
  • Prompt the user with a question like "What is 2 + 2?".
  • Use console.log to display "Correct!" or "Try again!" based on the answer.

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Day 2: Variables, Data Types, and Operators

• Topics Covered:

  • Variables and Constants:
  • var, let, const and their scopes.
  • Primitive and Non-Primitive Data Types.
  • Operators in JavaScript:
  • Arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators.
  • Type Conversion and Coercion:
  • Implicit vs. explicit conversion.

• Task: Personalized Greeting Program

  • Ask the user for their name and age using prompt.
  • Display a greeting message like:
  • "Hello, [name]! You are [age] years old."
  • Use operators to calculate the year they were born and display it.

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Day 3: Control Flow and Conditional Statements

• Topics Covered:

  • Control Flow Basics and Conditional Statements:
  • if, else if, else and the ternary operator.
  • switch Statements.
  • Truthy and Falsy Values.

• Task: Rock, Paper, Scissors Game

  • Create a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" game:
  • Take user input and randomly select the computer’s choice.
  • Use conditional statements to determine the winner.

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Day 4: Functions and Scope

• Topics Covered:

  • Functions:
  • Function declarations, expressions, and arrow functions.
  • Scope in JavaScript:
  • Global, local, and block scope.
  • Closures and the this keyword.

• Task: Math Quiz with Functions

  • Write a math quiz:
  • Generate two random numbers.
  • Ask the user to perform an operation (add, subtract, multiply).
  • Use functions to check and display results.

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Day 5: Working with Strings

• Topics Covered:

  • String Methods:
  • .length, .toUpperCase(), .toLowerCase(), .includes().
  • String Concatenation and Template Literals.
  • Escape Characters.

• Task: Word Scramble Game

  • Develop a word scramble game:
  • Pick a word, scramble its letters, and prompt the user to guess it.
  • Use string methods for validation and hints.

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Day 6: Arrays and Array Methods

• Topics Covered:

  • Array Methods:
  • .push(), .pop(), .map(), .filter(), .reduce().
  • Sorting and Array Destructuring.

• Task: Memory Card Game

  • Create a memory card game:
  • Start with a shuffled array of pairs.
  • Ask the user to match pairs by selecting indices.

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Day 7: Objects and Working with Data Structures

• Topics Covered:

  • Creating and Modifying Objects.
  • Adding Methods and Using Object Destructuring.

• Task: Quiz Game with Object Tracking

  • Build a quiz app:
  • Use objects to store questions, options, and correct answers.
  • Loop through questions and track the score.

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Day 8: Looping and Iteration

• Topics Covered:

  • Loops:
  • for, while, do...while.
  • Iterating Over Arrays and Objects.

• Task:Write a program that:

  • Prints numbers from 1 to 10 using a for loop.
  • Prints even numbers between 1 and 20 using a while loop.
  • Uses a nested loop to print a 3x3 grid of numbers.
  • Iterates over an array of student names using for...of and prints each name.

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Day 9: Error Handling and Debugging

• Topics Covered:

  • Types of Errors:
  • Syntax, runtime, and logical errors.
  • Error Handling with try, catch, and finally.
  • Debugging Techniques.

• Task: Simple Calculator with Error Handling

• Create a calculator that prompts the user to input two numbers and an operator (+, -, *, /).

• Perform the operation and display the result.

• Use try-catch to handle errors (e.g., invalid input or division by zero).

• Provide meaningful error messages for invalid cases.

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Day 10: Introduction to JavaScript Best Practices

• Topics Covered:

  • Writing Clean and Readable Code:
  • Naming conventions, DRY principles, and ES6+ features.

• Task: Create a simple text-based To-Do list

  • Allow the user to add tasks.
  • Show all tasks with their indices.
  • Allow the user to delete tasks by index.
  • Use arrays and basic CRUD operations (push, splice, etc.).
  • Emphasize clean and readable code.

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Final Task: Build a Browser Game

• Task: Guess the Word Game
  • Use an array of words for the game.
  • Display the word with missing letters (e.g., _ p p _ e for "apple").
  • Allow the user to guess letters and track incorrect guesses.
  • End the game when the word is guessed or incorrect guesses exceed a limit.

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