Reading Material JavaScript Week 4

Agenda

These are the topics for week 4:

The this keyword
Constructor functions
- The new keyword
Classes

Week goals

This week we are going to keep practicing coding and introducing the last few intricacies of JavaScript that you will encounter a couple of times later on in the curriculum. These are good to know about but you will not be working with these a lot so don't worry too much about fully understanding every detail. You can come back to this at the point you will need them.

Let's start with the this keyword, it is a little tricky and sporadically you will want to use the context it provides. Have a look at what it means over here.

Next let's learn about constructor functions which is why we have the new keyword. You have probably used it already but it is good to know what it does behind the scenes. Go through this article.

Lastly let's learn about classes which is another modern JavaScript addition to the language. Have a look here.

After that it is all about practicing for the assessment 😱 at the end of this week. You will have received a practice assessment in your cohort channel that will show you what it is about.

Finished?

Are you finished with going through the materials? Give yourself a pat on the back because you rock! When you feel ready to get practical, click here.