Get Programming with JavaScript

Part 1 – Core concepts on the console

Chapter 1 – Programming, JavaScript and JS Bin

• 1.1 Programming
• 1.2 JavaScript
• 1.3 Learning by doing and thinking
• 1.4 JS Bin
• 1.5 The Crypt - our running example
• 1.6 Further examples and practice
• 1.7 Browser support
• 1.8 Summary

Chapter 2 – Variables: storing data in your program

• 2.1 What is a variable?
• 2.2 Declaring variables and assigning values
• 2.3 Choosing good variable names
• 2.4 The Crypt - player variables
• 2.5 Summary

Chapter 3 – Objects: grouping your data

• 3.1 A need for organization
• 3.2 Creating objects
• 3.3 Accessing object properties
• 3.4 Updating object properties
• 3.5 Further examples
• 3.6 The Crypt - a player object
• 3.7 Summary

Chapter 4 – Functions: code on demand

• 4.1 Noticing repetition
• 4.2 Defining and calling functions
• 4.3 Reducing repetition
• 4.4 Making code easier to read and update
• 4.5 The Crypt - displaying player information
• 4.6 Summary

Chapter 5 – Arguments: passing data to functions

• 5.1 Function reuse and versatility
• 5.2 Passing information to functions
• 5.3 The Crypt - displaying player information
• 5.4 Summary

Chapter 6 - Return values: getting data from functions

• 6.1 Returning data from functions
• 6.2 Experimenting at the console prompt
• 6.3 The Crypt - building player information strings
• 6.4 Summary

Chapter 7 - Object arguments: functions working with objects

• 7.1 Using objects as arguments
• 7.2 Returning objects from functions
• 7.3 Methods: setting functions as properties of objects
• 7.4 The Crypt - player objects as arguments
• 7.5 Summary

Chapter 8 – Arrays: putting data into lists

• 8.1 Creating arrays and accessing elements
• 8.2 Array methods
• 8.3 The Crypt - a player items array
• 8.4 Summary

Chapter 9 – Constructors: building objects with functions

• 9.1 Using functions to build objects
• 9.2 Using constructor functions to build objects
• 9.3 Building mastery - two examples of constructors
• 9.4 The Crypt - providing places to plunder
• 9.5 The Crypt - streamlining player creation
• 9.6 Summary

Chapter 10 – Bracket notation: flexible property names

• 10.1 Using square brackets instead of dots
• 10.2 The Crypt - enhancing exit excitement
• 10.3 The Crypt - let the games begin!
• 10.4 What's next?
• 10.5 Summary

Part 2 – Organizing your programs

Chapter 11 – Scope: hiding information

• 11.1 The dangers of global variables
• 11.2 The benefits of local variables
• 11.3 Interfaces – controlling access and providing functionality
• 11.4 Creating a quick quiz app
• 11.5 The Crypt - hiding player info
• 11.6 The Crypt - hiding place info
• 11.7 The Crypt - user interaction
• 11.8 Summary

Chapter 12 – Conditions: choosing code to run

• 12.1 Conditional execution of code
• 12.2 Generating random numbers with Math.random()
• 12.3 Further conditions with else if
• 12.4 Checking answers in the quiz app
• 12.5 The Crypt - checking user input
• 12.6 Summary

Chapter 13 – Modules: breaking a program into pieces

• 13.1 Understanding bins and files on JS Bin
• 13.2 Importing files into other projects
• 13.3 Importing the Number Generator - further examples
• 13.4 Importing multiple files
• 13.5 Collisions - when imported code overwrites your variables
• 13.6 Immediately invoked function expressions (IIFE)
• 13.7 The Crypt - organizing code into modules
• 13.8 Summary

Chapter 14 – Models: working with data

• 14.1 Building a fitness app - data and models
• 14.2 The Crypt - separating map data from the game
• 14.3 Summary

Chapter 15 - Views: displaying data

• 15.1 Building a fitness app - displaying the latest user data
• 15.2 The Crypt - moving view code from Player and Place
• 15.3 The Crypt - talking to players with a message view
• 15.4 Summary

Chapter 16 - Controllers: linking models and views

• 16.1 Building a fitness app - controllers
• 16.2 The Crypt - adding a game controller
• 16.3 The Crypt - the structure of the controller code
• 16.4 The Crypt - starting and stopping the game
• 16.5 The Crypt - giving commands and solving puzzles
• 16.6 The Crypt - running the game
• 16.7 The Crypt - what's next for the app?
• 16.8 Summary

Part 3 - JavaScript in the browser

Chapter 17 - HTML: building web pages

• 17.1 HTML, CSS, JavaScript - building a web page
• 17.2 HTML - a very short introduction
• 17.3 Adding content to a web page with JavaScript
• 17.4 Displaying data from an array
• 17.5 The Crypt - displaying players and places with web views
• 17.6 Summary

Chapter 18 - Controls: getting user input

• 18.1 Working with buttons
• 18.2 Using a select element to choose an option
• 18.3 Reading user input with text boxes
• 18.4 The Crypt - player commands via a text box
• 18.5 Summary

Chapter 19 – Templates: filling placeholders with data

• 19.1 Building a news page - breaking news
• 19.2 Replacing one string with another
• 19.3 While loops - replacing a string multiple times
• 19.4 Automating placeholder replacement for templates
• 19.5 Building a news page - news just in
• 19.6 The Crypt - improving the views
• 19.7 Summary

Chapter 20 - XHR: loading data

• 20.1 Building a fitness app - retrieving user data
• 20.2 JSON - a simple data format
• 20.3 The Crypt - loading a map on demand
• 20.4 Summary

Chapter 21 - Conclusion: get programming with JavaScript

• 21.1 Working locally with files
• 21.2 Getting help
• 21.3 What next?
• 21.4 Summary

Part 4 – The server, Node, Express and Socket.io (online extras)

Chapter 22 – Node: running JavaScript outside the browser

• 22.1 Running JavaScript with Node.js
• 22.2 Turning your code into Node modules
• 22.3 Executing JavaScript with the read-eval-print loop
• 22.4 The Crypt - starting a local project
• 22.5 The Crypt - tracking multiple players
• 22.6 The Crypt - controlling players
• 22.7 Summary

Chapter 23 - Express: building an API

• 23.1 Installing packages from npm
• 23.2 Creating a web server with Express
• 23.3 Sending data to and from the server
• 23.4 The Crypt - server and client code
• 23.5 The Crypt - building the game server
• 23.6 The Crypt - loading data in the browser
• 23.7 Summary

Chapter 24 - Polling: repeating requests with XHR

• 24.1 High Fives - building an auction app
• 24.2 High Fives - polling the server for updates
• 24.3 The Crypt - running a central server
• 24.4 The Crypt - managing multiple games on the browser
• 24.5 The Crypt - managing multiple games on the server
• 24.6 The Crypt - keeping players updated
• 24.7 Summary

Chapter 25 - Socket.IO: real-time messaging

• 25.1 High Fives - sending messages with Socket.IO
• 25.2 The Crypt - spreading the love
• 25.3 Summary