Modern ES6+ Syntax
Write modern JavaScript with let and const, arrow functions, destructuring, spread and optional chaining.
What you'll learn
- Use let, const and block scope
- Write arrow functions and template literals
- Destructure arrays and objects and use spread
- Use optional chaining and nullish coalescing
About this course
You rewrite older code samples in modern syntax, one feature at a time. The project is a small contacts app written only with ES6+ features.
Course curriculum
4 modules and 12 lessons over 4 weeks. Plan for about 12 learning hours.
01Variables and stringsWeek 1 · 3 lessons
- let and const
- Template literals
- Block scope
02FunctionsWeek 2 · 3 lessons
- Arrow functions
- Default parameters
- Rest parameters
03DataWeek 3 · 3 lessons
- Destructuring
- Spread
- Optional chaining and ??
04Contacts appWeek 4 · 3 lessons
- Rewriting old code
- Building the app
- Code review checklist
Project
Contacts app. A small contacts list written with modern syntax, plus a rewrite of a supplied ES5 script.
Who this course is for
Learners who learned JavaScript from older tutorials or know the basics.
Prerequisites
You know variables, functions, arrays and objects.
What's included
- 180-day course access
- Project brief
- Starter repository
- Coding labs
- Reference solutions
- One written project review
- A digital completion certificate
Learning format
Project-based online course, part of our guided project courses. One written project review.
Access and delivery
- Course access is delivered within 15 minutes after payment.
- Written project review is returned within 2 business days of submission.
- Completion materials are issued within 2 business days after the project is approved.
Certificate
You receive a digital completion certificate. Completion materials are issued within 2 business days after the project is approved.
Frequently asked questions
When does access start?
Course access is delivered within 15 minutes after payment.
Is payment taken on this website?
No. After you submit your enrollment request, we reply by email with payment details and enrollment confirmation.
Does this course guarantee a job or income?
No. It is an education and training service and does not include employment, income or placement guarantees.
Can I cancel?
Our Refund and Cancellation Policy lists the terms for project-based programs.
