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CourseLearn JavaScript: Functions and Scope
Define and reuse logic with functions and scope variables for effective data access.
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3Prerequisites
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About this course
Continue your JavaScript learning journey with Learn JavaScript: Functions and Scope. Define and reuse logic with functions and scope variables for effective data access to build the foundation for complex JavaScript programs.
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2 lessons • 3 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
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Rock, Paper, or Scissors
In this project, we're going to practice conditionals in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Given a certain input you want to return a certain output. If this than that. - practice Project
Sleep Debt Calculator
In this project, we're going to practice functions in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Functions help us build separation of concerns so our code isn't one long function. - practice Project
Training Days
In this project, we're going to practice scope in JavaScript so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Scope determines the visiblity of variables and other resources in your code.
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