Review

Topics Covered:JavaScript; jQuery;

Exercises

E1: Read This Note

JavaScript and jQuery are incredibly important parts of becoming a well-rounded web developer or designer. Any professional environment will expect you to at least be familiar with it, so even if you don't use Javascript in your final project, please take the time to learn a little bit now. In the worst case, you spend a bit of time learning a new language and making the coding part of your brain more versatile—that never hurt anyone!

E2: JS and jQuery Review!!

1. What is the DOM? How does jQuery use the DOM in front-end development?
2. What does the jQuery $(document).ready() function achieve?

E3: Examples + Practice makes perfect

Most of you went over JavaScript modules on Teamtreehouse for your precoursework. However, to get more practice to familiarize yourself better with jQuery, here's a mandatory reading exercise: jQuery Basics. If you'd also like to see Javascript basics, go over the Javascript tutorial on the same website.

As well, if you haven't had a chance to check out CodeAcademy. It's a great resource for learning JavaScript!

Try playing with JSfiddle to see what your JS/jQuery code achieves. This is a great resource as well.

E4: No Coffee For You

Don't learn CoffeeScript yet—it's very important to become proficient at Javascript first. Javascript works everywhere, Coffeescript does not.