JavaScript Best Practices from Pluralsight

Identify and prevent common problems and headaches in JavaScript by learning best practices. From syntax oddities, to async patterns, to callbacks, this course will help you walk through how to deal with some of JavaScript's problem spots.

If you've ever experienced problems in JavaScript but don't have the knowledge of how to fix them, this course is for you. In JavaScript Best Practices, you will learn best practices in several areas areas of JavaScript. First, you will look at syntax oddities in JavaScript, so you can understand the best way to write your JavaScript code, discovering where these issues arise and how to prevent them using strict mode. Next, you'll learn how to deal with callbacks (the most confusing and error-prone part of JavaScript) and how to deal with them in a low-maintenance way. Finally, you will close out the course with a look at Node.js production practices and issues that could crop up due to cross-platform differences. By the end of this course, you will have the skills needed to prevent common issues in JavaScript, saving yourself time and energy while coding.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Why Best Practices?

Syntax

Behaviors

Async Patterns

Production Code

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Helps learners understand common JavaScript problems, such as syntax oddities

Provides a deep dive into callbacks, one of the most confusing topics for JavaScript learners

Provides best practices for Node.js development and helps students avoid cross-platform differences

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in JavaScript Best Practices with these activities:

Review key programming concepts

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Strengthen your understanding of the fundamental concepts covered in this course, such as data types, variables, and control flow, by reviewing materials or practicing exercises.

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Review your notes or textbooks from previous programming courses
Complete practice exercises or online quizzes on programming fundamentals

Connect with experienced JavaScript developers

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Seek guidance and advice from experienced JavaScript developers to gain insights, learn best practices, and navigate challenges, enhancing your learning journey.

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Attend industry events or meetups to connect with potential mentors
Reach out to JavaScript developers on platforms like LinkedIn or GitHub

Join a study group

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Engage with fellow students in a study group to discuss course concepts, troubleshoot problems, and share knowledge, promoting deeper understanding and collaboration.

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Find or create a study group with other students taking the JavaScript Best Practices course
Meet regularly to review course material, work on practice exercises together, and discuss real-world JavaScript applications

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Practice exercises

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Practice coding regularly to reinforce the concepts covered in this course and develop fluency in JavaScript syntax and programming practices.

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Code along with the tutorial videos
Complete the practice exercises in the Pluralsight course materials
Create your own JavaScript projects to experiment with different concepts

Explore external resources

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Enhance your understanding by seeking out and following additional tutorials and resources specific to the areas you want to improve in JavaScript.

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Find tutorials on topics covered in the course such as syntax oddities, async patterns, and Node.js production practices
Follow tutorials on advanced JavaScript techniques such as functional programming and design patterns

Attend a JavaScript workshop

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Enhance your JavaScript skills by attending a workshop focused on a specific aspect of JavaScript, such as advanced programming techniques or best practices, providing hands-on experience and expert guidance.

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Research and find a JavaScript workshop that aligns with your interests and learning goals
Register for the workshop and attend all sessions
Actively participate in the workshop, ask questions, and engage with the instructor and fellow attendees

Develop a JavaScript application

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Apply the concepts learned in this course by building a complete JavaScript application, solidifying your understanding of the principles and gaining practical experience.

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Plan and design your application
Implement the front-end and back-end components using JavaScript
Test and debug your application
Deploy and host your application

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