Vanilla JavaScript: The Absolute Beginner's Guide

Full-Stack Web Development

Vanilla JavaScript: The Absolute Beginner's Guide

Instructor: Amit Chandrakar

Created: 16 June, 2025

Updated: 16 June, 2025

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Course Description

Embark on your programming journey with this comprehensive guide to Vanilla JavaScript. Designed for absolute beginners, this course lays a rock-solid foundation in the core language concepts, enabling you to bring interactivity and dynamic features to your web pages without relying on complex frameworks.

You will start from the very basics, understanding JavaScript's syntax, operators, and how to define variables and data types. We'll then move into essential control flow statements like `if-else` and loops to build logical programs. A significant portion of the course focuses on JavaScript's interaction with the web page through the Document Object Model (DOM), teaching you how to select elements, modify content, and respond to user actions using JavaScript Events.

Beyond the DOM, you'll explore built-in JavaScript objects like Arrays, Strings, Dates, and Math, learning practical methods for data manipulation. The course also covers crucial topics like JSON for data exchange, form validation, managing cookies, and fundamental exception handling to write robust code. Finally, we'll delve into the Browser Object Model (BOM) to understand how JavaScript interacts with the browser window itself.

What You'll Learn:

JavaScript basics: syntax, operators, variables, and data types.
Control flow: `if-else`, `switch`, and various loop types (`for`, `while`, `for...of`, `for...in`).
Functions: creation, parameters, and default values.
Working with JavaScript objects: Arrays, Strings, Dates, Math, Numbers, and Booleans.
In-depth Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation.
JavaScript JSON for data serialization and deserialization.
Client-side form validation and email validation.
Managing browser cookies and their attributes.
Fundamental exception handling using `try-catch`.
Handling user interactions with JavaScript Events like `click`, `onload`, `resize`.
Understanding the Browser Object Model (BOM) including Window, History, Navigator, and Screen objects.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is specifically designed for absolute beginners with no prior programming or JavaScript experience. It's ideal for anyone looking to start their front-end web development journey, understand how dynamic web pages work, or gain a strong foundational knowledge of JavaScript before diving into frameworks.

Prerequisites:

Complete Beginner Friendly: No prior programming or JavaScript experience is required. This course starts from scratch!
Basic HTML & CSS (Recommended): While not strictly mandatory, a foundational understanding of HTML structure and basic CSS will help you visualize and understand JavaScript's impact on web pages.
A Computer/Laptop: You'll need a working computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) to write and execute JavaScript code.
A Text Editor/IDE: Any code editor (like VS Code) is suitable.
A Willingness to Learn: Your enthusiasm and commitment are the most important prerequisites!

Includes multiple practical exercises, mini-projects, and a certificate upon completion. Available in English and Hindi.

1. Introduction to JavaScript: What It Is and How It Powers the Web

15min

2. A Brief History and Key Features of JavaScript

10min

3. JavaScript Versions and ECMAScript Standards

10min

4. Setting Up Your Environment: Browser Console and External JS Files

20min

5. Your First JavaScript Program: 'Hello World!'

10min

6. JavaScript Syntax Rules and Best Practices

15min

7. JavaScript Comments: Single-line and Multi-line

8min

8. Recap & Practical Task: Write a Basic 'Welcome Message' Script

20min

9. Understanding Variables: Declaring and Assigning Values

20min

10. JavaScript Data Types: String, Number, Boolean, Null, Undefined, Symbol, BigInt

30min

11. The `var` Keyword: Scope and Hoisting

25min

12. The `let` Keyword: Block Scope and Reassignment

20min

13. The `const` Keyword: Block Scope and Immutability

20min

14. Differences Between `var`, `let`, and `const` (Critical Understanding)

25min

15. Global vs. Local Variables and Scope

20min

16. Type Conversion and Coercion (Implicit vs. Explicit)

15min

17. Recap & Practical Task: Declare Variables for a User Profile

30min

18. Arithmetic Operators (`+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `%`, `**`, `++`, `--`)

15min

19. Assignment Operators (`=`, `+=`, `-=`, etc.)

10min

20. Comparison Operators (`==`, `===`, `!=`, `!==`, `>`, `<`, `>=`, `<=`)

20min

21. Logical Operators (`&&`, `||`, `!`)

15min

22. Conditional Statements: `if`, `else if`, `else`

20min

23. The `switch` Statement

20min

24. Introduction to Loops: Why We Use Them

10min

25. The `for` Loop

25min

26. The `while` Loop

20min

27. The `do-while` Loop

15min

28. The `for...of` Loop (Iterating over Iterable Objects)

20min

29. The `for...in` Loop (Iterating over Object Properties)

15min

30. The `return` Statement (Exiting Functions)

10min

31. Recap & Practical Task: Create a Simple 'Guess the Number' Game

40min

32. Introduction to Functions: Defining and Calling

20min

33. Function Parameters and Arguments

20min

34. Default Parameters (ES6)

15min

35. Function Expressions vs. Function Declarations

20min

36. Arrow Functions (ES6 Basics)

20min

37. Scope Revisited: Functions and Variables

15min

38. Recap & Practical Task: Create Functions for Common Calculations

30min

39. Introduction to JavaScript Objects (Key-Value Pairs)

20min

40. Accessing Object Properties and Methods

15min

41. JavaScript Arrays: Creating and Accessing Elements

25min

42. Common JavaScript Array Methods (`push`, `pop`, `shift`, `unshift`, `splice`, `slice`, `indexOf`, `includes`)

40min

43. Iterating Arrays with `forEach` and `map`

20min

44. JavaScript Strings: Properties and Basic Methods (`length`, `toUpperCase`, `toLowerCase`, `trim`)

25min

45. Advanced String Methods (`substring`, `slice`, `replace`, `split`, `startsWith`, `endsWith`)

30min

46. JavaScript Date Object: Creating and Formatting Dates

25min

47. JavaScript Math Object: Common Mathematical Operations

20min

48. JavaScript Number Object: Methods for Numbers

15min

49. JavaScript Boolean Object: True/False Logic

10min

50. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Simple Shopping Cart Array

50min

51. Introduction to the DOM: What It Is and How JavaScript Interacts with HTML

20min

52. Selecting Elements: `document.getElementById()`

15min

53. Selecting Elements: `document.getElementsByClassName()`

15min

54. Selecting Elements: `document.getElementsByName()`

15min

55. Selecting Elements: `document.getElementsByTagName()`

15min

56. Modifying Content: `innerHTML` Property

20min

57. Modifying Text: `innerText` Property

15min

58. Modifying Attributes (`setAttribute`, `removeAttribute`, `getAttribute`)

20min

59. Modifying CSS Styles with JavaScript (`.style` Property)

20min

60. Adding and Removing CSS Classes (`.classList`)

20min

61. Creating and Appending New Elements (`createElement`, `appendChild`)

25min

62. Removing Elements (`removeChild`)

15min

63. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Simple Light/Dark Mode Toggle

40min

64. Introduction to JSON (JavaScript Object Notation): What it is and Why it's Used

20min

65. JSON Syntax Rules

15min

66. Converting JSON Strings to JavaScript Objects: `JSON.parse()`

25min

67. Converting JavaScript Objects to JSON Strings: `JSON.stringify()`

25min

68. Practical Use Cases of JSON (e.g., Data Exchange with Servers)

20min

69. Recap & Practical Task: Work with Sample JSON Data

35min

70. Introduction to JavaScript Form Validation: Why It's Important

20min

71. Basic Form Validation Principles (Empty Fields, Length Checks)

25min

72. Validating Required Fields

20min

73. JavaScript Email Validation (Basic Pattern Checking)

25min

74. Validating Numbers and Other Input Types

20min

75. Displaying Validation Messages to Users

20min

76. Recap & Practical Task: Build a Contact Form with JavaScript Validation

45min

77. Introduction to JavaScript Cookies: What They Are and How They Work

20min

78. Setting and Getting Cookies (`document.cookie`)

25min

79. Cookie Attributes: `expires`, `path`, `domain`, `secure`, `HttpOnly` (Overview)

25min

80. Working with Cookies that have Multiple Names/Values

20min

81. Deleting Cookies

15min

82. Recap & Practical Task: Implement a 'Remember Me' Feature Using Cookies

40min

83. Introduction to Exception Handling: Common Errors and Debugging

20min

84. The `try...catch` Statement for Handling Errors Gracefully

25min

85. The `finally` Block

20min

86. Throwing Custom Errors (`throw` statement)

15min

87. Error Objects (Name, Message, Stack)

15min

88. Recap & Practical Task: Add Error Handling to a Data Processing Script

30min

89. Introduction to JavaScript Events: Making Your Pages Interactive

20min

90. Event Handlers vs. `addEventListener()`

25min

91. The `onclick` Event

15min

92. The `dblclick` Event

10min

93. Mouse Events: `mouseover`, `mouseout`, `mousedown`, `mouseup`, `mousemove`

25min

94. Keyboard Events: `keydown`, `keyup`, `keypress`

20min

95. Form Events: `submit`, `change`, `focus`, `blur`

20min

96. Window Load Events: `onload`

15min

97. Window Resize Events: `onresize`

10min

98. Event Object Properties (`target`, `type`, `clientX`, `clientY`, etc.)

20min

99. Recap & Practical Task: Build an Interactive Image Viewer

45min

100. Introduction to the BOM: Interacting with the Browser Window

15min

101. The Window Object: Properties and Methods (`alert`, `confirm`, `prompt`, `setTimeout`, `setInterval`)

30min

102. The History Object: Navigating Browser History (`back`, `forward`, `go`)

20min

103. The Navigator Object: Browser Information (`userAgent`, `platform`)

15min

104. The Screen Object: Screen Dimensions and Properties

15min

105. `location` Object: URL Information and Redirection

20min

106. Popup Windows (`window.open()`, `window.close()`)

15min

107. Recap & Practical Task: Create a Simple Browser Information Tool

35min

108. Project Overview: Planning the Calculator Interface and Logic

40min

109. Setting up the HTML Structure for the Calculator Interface

1hr

110. Implementing Basic Arithmetic Operations with JavaScript Functions

1hr 30min

111. Handling User Input and Display Updates with DOM Manipulation

1hr

112. Adding Event Listeners for Button Clicks and Keyboard Input

1hr

113. Incorporating Basic Error Handling (e.g., Division by Zero)

45min

114. Enhancing User Experience (e.g., Clear Button, Decimal Points)

45min

115. Final Project Review and Submission

1hr

Instructor

Amit Chandrakar

Senior Full Stack Developer & Instructor

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Price : ₹3000
Instructor : Jane Smith
Durations : 2 Weeks
Modules : 13
Language : English, Hindi
Level : Beginner
Certifications : Yes
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