JavaScript: For Web and Backend Developers
Abstract
A wide-ranging overview of JavaScript from basics to modern usage including ES6+, asynchronous programming,
Node.js, and front-end frameworks.
Introduction
JavaScript powers the interactive web. Originally a browser language, it now runs on servers via Node.js and
powers many full-stack stacks.
Core Syntax
Variables (let/const/var), data types, functions, arrow functions, template literals.
DOM & Browser APIs
Document manipulation, events, fetch API, and common browser behaviors.
Asynchronous JavaScript
Promises, async/await, callbacks, and event loop fundamentals.
Node.js & Backend
Creating servers with Express, package.json, npm/yarn, and environment management.
Frameworks & Tooling
React/Vue/Angular basics, bundlers (webpack, esbuild), linters and formatters.
Sample Code
console.log('Hello, JavaScript!');
async function fetchData(url) { const res = await fetch(url); return res.json(); }
Best Practices
Modularization, testing (Jest), security considerations for web apps.
References
MDN Web Docs, You Don't Know JS (Kyle Simpson).