Introduction to JavaScript Programming
A course by Javier Usobiaga Ferrer , Web designer
Get started with essential programming language to create interactive websites
JavaScript is known as the "language that powers the web" and was designed to add a level of interactivity to any web page. It is one of the most important programming languages along with HTML and CSS.
This is an introductory course to JavaScript, starting with the basics—syntax and variables—through to concepts such as conditionals, arrays, loops, and events, using a memory game which you build on step by step following the guidance of Javier Usobiaga, web designer and founder of Swwweet studio with more than a decade's experience in the field.
If this is your first crack at web design, it would be a good idea to take Javier Usobiaga's course Introduction to Responsive Web Development with HTML and CSS .
before starting this one.
What will you learn in this online course?
25 lessons & 14 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (588)
- 25,744 students
- 25 lessons (3h 2m)
- 14 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an update for the memory game created throughout the course, including new rules, bug fixes, and effects.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in web design.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of HTML and CSS to take this course, as well as a computer with a code editior.
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Javier Usobiaga Ferrer
A course by Javier Usobiaga Ferrer
Javier Usobiaga is a Web Designer for 10 years and co-founder with Marta Armada Swwweet studio, specialized in designing responsive webs from the initial conception to the front-end development.
He also enjoys a lot in his facet as professor of Web Design in renowned workshops and schools like Elisava, IDEP.
Usobiaga understands the web as a whole, not only how beautiful it can be on the computer screen, but its usability in different devices and circumstances.
In his words "I think that as important as the aesthetic is how fast it charges or how well it responds, and I think that in our industry we often forget about that."
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Starting with JavaScript
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What is JavaScript for?
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Editor Settings
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Incorporating JS to our website
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Elements and syntax
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U3
First interactions
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Variables, numerals, literals
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Operators, functions
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Event listeners
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Alter DOM content
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Conditional and Boolean
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U4
A deck of cards
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Array operations
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Loops
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Loop events
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The objects in JavaScript. Chance or Math.random ()
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U5
A memory game
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Basic interaction
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Communication between functions
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File Organization
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Managing the feedback
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U6
Level up
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Stopwatch and counter
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Game levels
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Sound effects
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Completing the interface
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U7
Bookstores and resources
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JavaScript libraries
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Resources
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to JavaScript
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FAQs
This course is designed for people with basic programming and HTML/CSS knowledge; you don’t need to be an expert. It’s perfect if you already have a foundation and want to dive deeper into JavaScript interactivity and logic.
All you need is a computer with internet access and a free code editor like VSCode, Brackets, or Atom. Basic HTML and CSS knowledge is also recommended to get the most out of the course.
You’ll learn to manipulate the DOM, handle events, use variables, functions, conditionals, arrays, and objects, plus build a complete memory game with levels, a timer, animations, and visual effects using JavaScript.
The course focuses on building interactive web apps with JavaScript, emphasizing hands-on creation of a digital memory game using logic, data structures, and modern programming techniques.
Yes, you’ll build a fully functional memory game implementing level logic, a timer, event handling, multidimensional arrays, animations, and game reset—all with pure JavaScript.
Free editors like VSCode, Brackets, or Atom are recommended. You’ll learn to install extensions such as Prettier and Bracket Colorizer and configure formatting and linting options to improve code readability and quality.
You’ll be able to create interactive web games, modular apps, dynamic interfaces, and experiment with animations, visual effects, and advanced logic using JavaScript and HTML/CSS.
muy buen curso, aun que siento que hace falta un poco mas de explicacion en varios temas
Excelente curso, muy bien explicado con ejemplos concisos de los temas que se estan desarrollando
Great course and very detailed!
Muy buen curso
Seguro será un buen curso, ya he tomado otro con el mismo instructor, y la verdad es que ha sido bastante bueno.