Beginner

10h

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Learn JavaScript

This beginner-friendly JavaScript course uses hands-on practice, mini projects, and fun challenges to teach your web page to interact, think, remember, and respond.

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In this course, you’ll learn JavaScript from scratch by building things step by step. You’ll start with simple interactions like displaying messages and buttons that respond to clicks. Then, you’ll teach your code to think using logic, remember things with variables, and make decisions based on the user’s actions. You’ll explore variables, functions, objects, DOM manipulation, event handling, loops, and arrays to build simple yet interactive real-life projects. You’ll go from writing your first line of code to building mini apps like a quiz, a to-do list, and even your digital pet! Every lesson is project-based and beginner-friendly—designed to help you create, not just code. By the end, you’ll confidently understand how to control the page, respond to users, and build interactive web experiences.

In this course, you’ll learn JavaScript from scratch by building things step by step. You’ll start with simple interactions like...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of core JavaScript concepts: variables, functions, DOM manipulation, event handling, conditional statements, loops, and arrays

Hands-on experience creating maintainable, well-structured web applications with an integrated view of HTML and JavaScript

The ability to build a working project that showcases real-world problem-solving in JavaScript

An understanding of core JavaScript concepts: variables, functions, DOM manipulation, event handling, conditional statements, loops, and arrays

Content

58 Lessons15 Quizzes

Talk to the Web

17 Lessons

Make things appear, change, and respond.

Say Hello to the Browser

Quiz: Say Hello to the Browser

Project: Say Hello to the Browser

Make the Page Talk Back

Quiz: Make the Page Talk Back

Project: Make the Page Talk Back

Make Math Happen Instantly

Quiz: Make Math Happen Instantly

Project: Make Math Happen Instantly

Create a Button That Talks

Quiz: Create a Button That Talks

Project: Create a Button That Talks

React to the User

Quiz: React to the User

Project: React to the User

Final Project: Emoji Mood Selector

Solution: Emoji Mood Selector

Teach It to Think

17 Lessons

Add logic, memory, and branching.

Remember Stuff

Quiz: Remember Stuff

Project: Remember Stuff

Make Decisions

Quiz: Make Decisions

Project: Make Decisions

Create a Smart Button

Quiz: Create a Smart Button

Project: Create a Smart Button

Count and Repeat

Quiz: Count and Repeat

Project: Count and Repeat

Make a List, Check It Twice

Quiz: Make a List, Check It Twice

Project: Make a List, Check It Twice

Final Project: Colorful Button

Solution: Colorful button

The Page Is Yours

17 Lessons

Control the DOM like a wizard.

Build Real Things

7 Lessons

Create and launch real, small projects.

Certificate of Completion

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Developed by MAANG Engineers

Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.

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Hands-on Learning Powered by AI

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Personalized Interview Prep

Skip the LeetCode grind with a custom roadmap that adapts to your goals. Hands-on practice for Coding Interviews, System Design, and more.

Mock Interviews

Test your skills in a simulated interview setting. Receive personalized feedback based on your performance. Available for Coding Interviews, System Design, and more.

AI Prompt

Build prompt engineering skills. Practice implementing AI-informed solutions.

Code Feedback

Evaluate and debug your code with the click of a button. Get real-time feedback on test cases, including time and space complexity of your solutions.

Explain with AI

Select any text within any Educative course, and get an instant explanation — without ever leaving your browser.

AI Code Mentor

AI Code Mentor helps you quickly identify errors in your code, learn from your mistakes, and nudge you in the right direction — just like a 1:1 tutor!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to learn JavaScript?

It typically takes 2–4 weeks to learn the basics of JavaScript with consistent study. To become comfortable building interactive web applications, expect 3–6 months of practice.

How to learn JavaScript?

Here are the steps to learn JavaScript:

Start with basic syntax: variables, operators, and data types.
Study control structures (if-else, loops) and functions.
Learn about objects, arrays, and JSON.
Practice DOM manipulation for web interactivity.
Build small projects to apply and reinforce concepts.

Is JavaScript hard to learn?

JavaScript has a moderate learning curve. Its syntax is beginner-friendly, but certain concepts like asynchronous programming and the DOM can be challenging. With practice, these concepts become easier to understand.

Is JS better than Python?

JavaScript and Python are suited for different purposes. JavaScript is essential for web development, while Python excels in data analysis, AI, and backend programming. The choice depends on the project requirements.

Can I learn JavaScript in 3 hours?

In 3 hours, you can cover the basics of JavaScript syntax and write simple scripts. However, to understand the language well enough for practical applications, more time and practice are needed.

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