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🧵 Getting Started with JavaScript - Basics Every Beginner Should Know ! 🚀

kaze Julius
kaze Julius
Oct. 23, 2024 · 7.11 min read
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🧵 Getting Started with JavaScript - Basics Every Beginner Should Know ! 🚀

Hi techies let’s have a small brunch with JavaScript

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👋 JavaScript is the language of the web! If you're new to JS, this thread will help you understand the basics: variables, data types, loops, conditionals, and syntax!

Let's dive in! 🏊‍♂️

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📋 Variables allow you to store data in JavaScript! There are 3 ways to declare variables:

  • var (old way)
  • let (block-scoped)
  • const (constant)

 

let name = "Alice";

const age = 25;

Use let or const for modern JS! 🛠️

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🔢 Data Types: JavaScript has different types of data. The most common types are:

  • String: "Hello"
  • Number: 42
  • Boolean: true / false
  • Array: ["apple", "banana"]
  • Object: {name: "Alice", age: 25}

🤓 And is wonderful, is that everything in JS is dynamic!

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🔄 Loops: Loops let you repeat actions. The most common loop is the for loop:

for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {

  console.log("Number: " + i);

}

This prints numbers 0 to 4! You can also use while and forEach loops for different use cases! 🔁

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Conditionals: You can make decisions in your code using if statements:

let age = 18;

if (age >= 18) {

  console.log("You're an adult!");

} else {

  console.log("You're a minor!");

}

This checks conditions and runs code based on the result.

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🏗️ Basic Syntax: JavaScript is case-sensitive and follows a specific syntax:

  • Statements end with ;
  • Code blocks are wrapped in { }
  • Comments use // or /* */

Remember to keep your code clean and readable! 🧼

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🧠 Recap: In this thread, we covered:

  • Variables (let, const)
  • Data Types (String, Number, Boolean, etc.)
  • Loops (for, while)
  • Conditionals (if, else)
  • Basic Syntax

Master these, and you’ll be well on your way to coding in JavaScript! 💻🎉

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💡 Pro Tip: Practice makes perfect! Try writing small programs using these concepts to get comfortable.

Stay tuned for more tips as we dive deeper into JavaScript in future threads! 👨‍💻🔥

In next thread, we are going to get deeper in understanding JavaScript Variables & Why You Should Avoid Global Variables 🚨( really avoid them )

#JavaScript #Frontend #Coding #WebDev #100DaysOfCode

 

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kaze Julius

kaze Julius

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Passionate frontend developper. Always striving to achieve success in React, Next js and a UI/UX designer