IntroToJavascript.md

Introduction to Javascript Instructor Notes

Objectives

• Describe what JavaScript is.
• Describe what ECMAScript is.
• Explain why JavaScript is important.
• Run JavaScript in the browser
• Run JavaScript from your Terminal

Describe what JavaScript is.

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Turn to your neighbor and describe what Javascript is. Be prepared to share your discussion with the class.

Describe what ECMAScript is.

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In your notes, write down what ECMAScript is. Be prepared to share your notes with the class.

Explain why JavaScript is important.

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Turn to your neighbor and expalin why Javascript is important. Be prepared to share your discussion with the class.

Run JavaScript in the browser

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In the browser

1. Open the console 'Option + Command + i'
2. Type the following code console.log('this class is awesome)

Run JavaScript from your Terminal

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In the terminal

1. Run node, this will open the node REPL
2. Type the follwing code console.log('this class is awesome)