Day 2: Learn VS Code and Basic JavaScript

Abstract

On Day 2 of our Modern Web Development course, we will focus on setting up Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as our primary code editor and learning the fundamentals of JavaScript, the programming language that powers the web. By the end of this day, you will have a solid understanding of how to use VS Code effectively and a foundational knowledge of JavaScript programming concepts.

Objectives

• Set up Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with essential extensions for web development.
• Understand the basics of JavaScript, including variables, data types, functions, and control structures.
• Write and run simple JavaScript programs in VS Code.

Prequisites

• Environment set up from Day 1 (Node.js, npm, Git, VS Code).

VS Code Tutorial – Become More Productive (freecodecamp.org)

• Make sure you complete from the 0:00:00 - 2:00:00 mark.