Lesson Details

The Basics

Lesson Objective

Get used to typing and syntax and learn the basics of JavaScript.

Concepts Learned
  • Sequencing
  • Function Calls
  • Naming Conventions
  • Comments
  • Syntax
16 Programming Activities
  • 1. Welcome
    Welcome to Tynker's JavaScript Course
  • 2. Video
    Watch this video to learn more about the Javascript course.
  • 3. Set Sail
    See how to use commands in JavaScript.
  • 4. Smooth Sailing
    It's your turn to captain the ship forward.
  • 5. Turn Right
    Turn the ship to the right using the turnRight command.
  • 6. Treasure Ahoy!
    Solve the puzzle and get to the treasure.
  • 7. Turn Right, Turn Left
    Use turn right, turn left, and forward commands to solve the puzzle and get to the treasure.
  • 8. What Are Comments?
    Comments
  • 9. Turn. Turn. Turn.
    More turns to get to the treasure.
  • 10. Buggy Code
    Fix the syntax errors in the commands to solve the puzzle.
  • 11. What Are Naming Conventions?
    Using camel casing for names and valid identifiers (do not use reserved words).
  • 12. More Bugs?
    Solve the puzzle and get to the treasure.
  • 13. Complete the Path
    Add the commands missing commands to get the treasure.
  • 14. Light it Up!
    Create your own project that creates a pattern by lighting up the path.
  • 15. Review
    Review all the important concepts you've learned in this lesson.
  • 16. Quiz
    Test your knowledge.
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