Javascript

Javascript is an object-oriented computer programming language used for interactive effects in 98% of websites as of 2022.  It is considered to be one of the core technologies used in the Internet.  This is considered to be a high level course.

Instructor

Nicholas Culhane

Nicholas Culhane, a programmer from UCDSB, introduced Javascript. Nicholas had been writing code for several years and with our host, Lowri, worked with participants to learn the basic features of Javascript.

“By the end of the course, you will be able to create your own games that you or anyone else can play!”

Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Javascript, the uses, variables and drawing functions.
  • Lesson 2: Creating a character using simple shapes, drawing it in a function.
  • Lesson 3: Conditional Statements if/else/switch/if [inside linetts], arrays
  • Lesson 4: Mouse/Keyboard interactivity and text
  • Lesson 5: Loops
  • Lesson 6: Simple example of variables, functions, and text
  • Lesson 7: Object-oriented design and basic game-related physics (vectors, gravity, etc.)
  • Lesson 8: How to make different kinds of games and animations.
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