Modern Javascript Programming (FIN535)

Javascript is an object-oriented programming language that is generally used to implement complex and feature-rich functionalities for web-browser applications. It is also widely used to create server-side application via the Node.js runtime environment. FIN535 Modern Javascript Programming aims to develop the skills of programmers and non-programmers alike in this current most popular language in the world. The version of Javascript used in this course will be based on the latest ECMAScript specification 6 (ES6) and the course will introduce commonly used features, tools and development techniques of Javascript. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to apply Javascript for real-world applications development at the end of the course.

• Javascript Language Construct
• Functions and Objects
• JSON
• Error Handling
• DOM manipulation
• Asynchronous Programming and Events
• Exercise: Displaying COVID-19 statistics using Javascript and public API
• Exercise: Build a simple chat application using Javascript and Node.JS

• Assess the features of Javascript language
• Evaluate how Javascript can be used for front-end and back-end application development
• Design and develop browser-based applications using Javascript
• Create and make external API calls using Javascript application
• Develop server-side applications using Node.JS