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The JavaScript Ecosystem

29-minute JavaScript Course

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About this Course

In this course, we'll explore the exciting JavaScript ecosystem. You'll learn how Node.js helped JavaScript reach new heights, discover applications and tools built with JavaScript, and evaluate popular JavaScript frameworks, libraries, developer roles, and more.

What you'll learn

  • An overview of Node.js
  • Exploring popular JavaScript frameworks
  • Understanding JavaScript developer roles

JavaScript Outside of the Browser

Node.js has quickly evolved the JavaScript ecosystem. Since Node provides a way to run JavaScript outside of the browser, you can do anything from front-end and server-side development to building native desktop and mobile applications.

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JavaScript Frameworks, Libraries, and Developer Roles

There are many ways to do the exact same thing with JavaScript, and the features of ES2015 and beyond are introducing even more ways. Developers often use a JavaScript framework or library to increase efficiency and build projects faster. Many frameworks and libraries help you write clean, modern JavaScript and let you use reliable and effective software design patterns from the start.

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Teacher

  • Guil Hernandez

    Guil is a Full Stack JavaScript and Front End Web Development instructor.

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