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Unit 1, Sprint 2, Module 1 Project

Introduction To JavaScript

The module challenge is the afternoon project or assignment that students work through independently. This expands on the guided project completed earlier with the instructor.

Advanced CSS and JavaScript

JavaScript Foundations

Objectives

• use let, const, var and demonstrate their differences.
• understand and be able to use different operators.
• write a basic for loop / while loop.
• write control flow using if/else statements.
• use function declarations, expressions, and arrow functions and describe their differences

Introduction

Today you'll worth through 7 JavaScript Tasks to practice today's objectives and get familiar and comfortable with the foundations of JavaScript.

Exercises are outlined in the index.js file, please read the instructions carefully for each task and complete it. Note that you may have to use your googling skills to research and look things up if you do not have all the information you need to complete the task.

Instructions

Task 1: Set up Project

Using VSCode and Command Line:

1. Fork the repo
2. Clone your forked version of the repo
3. cd into your repo and create a branch with your first and last name
4. open the terminal in your vs code and type npm install
5. next type npm run test:watch in your terminal
6. Complete your work making regular commits, once you have all your tests passing and you are ready to submit your work please see canvas for instructions on how to submit

Task 2: MVP

Find the index.js file and complete the tasks as written.

As you work on your code you should make use of console.log to check your progress and debug.

Task 3: Stretch Goals

After you have completed the requirements, try any of the following challenges. As always, note that these may require additional research beyond what you learned in this module.

• See tasks labelled stretch. Please ensure you've completed MVP before you attempt the stretch goals. Note that you may need to look forward to tomorrow's training kit in order to complete the task.

Submission format

Follow these steps for completing your project.

Please see Canvas for submission instructions specific to your cohort

Resources

🧮 Polya's 4 Step Approach to Problem Solving