University of Oregon

Week 2

User-Defined Functions

P. 22: A function is a named block of code:

  • Groups statements together (=> “mini-program”)
  • Makes code reusable (=> Lego block)
  • Defines a rule that describe how to compute a result when given values for the parameters.


Required Readings

Refresh/Reload Keyboard Commands (xkcd). Memorize Hard Refresh, and be careful with Hardest Refresh.

Command-Line JavaScript

  • Ch. 3: Functions; Function Expressions.
  • Ch. 4: Selection Statements (aka, Conditionals)
  • Ch. 9: The .js File
  • Ch. 10: Comments & Style Guide (⇒ beautify & prettier packages)
  • Ch. 15: Numbers && Operators

Client-Side JavaScript

  • Ch. 21-23: The DOM

Optional Web Field Trips


 

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