### Course Description

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals and best practices for coding JavaScript - the programming language of the web.  We will start with basic web interactivity, and wind up creating a proper web-based game.

This is an introductory class where students will learn to code JavaScript from the ground up.  We will cover syntax, variables, data structures, control flow, functions, and objects - all while creating interactive bits and pieces that can be added to many web pages.

Since we will spend a good deal of time manipulating parts of a web page, a little experience with HTML is helpful, but certainly not required.

Everything will be coded from scratch using a simple text editor.

### Prerequisites

None!

No prior programming experience or knowledge is required, or expected - this is a great place to start!

### Software

Students will be taught how to code JavaScript (and a sprinkling of html & css) using the application, [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com/). Although this is a commercial application, it has a liberal evaluation period, and can be used for free for the duration of the class. This is one of the go-to editors for front-end coders.

### Computers

Students should bring their own laptops to class. Please download and install [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com/) beforehand!

Students are welcome to use one of our laptops if they are unable to bring their own. Make sure to bring a USB Flash Drive to save your work.