Kickstart JavaScript Fundamentals

Overview

Released
January 13, 2026
ISBN
9789349888838
Format
ePub

Book Details

Build Confidence, Build Code — JavaScript Starts Here!

Key Features
● Learn JavaScript step-by-step with real-world coding examples.
● Master the DOM, events, and asynchronous code with clarity.
● Bridge frontend and backend with Node.js fundamentals.

Book Description
JavaScript is the backbone of the modern web. From interactive websites to dynamic single-page applications, it is the most essential language for any aspiring developer. As the go-to tool for front-end development and increasingly for backend with Node.js, mastering JavaScript opens doors across the tech industry.

Kickstart JavaScript Fundamentals is a beginner-friendly, hands-on guide crafted for students, educators, and self-learners. It starts with JavaScript basics including syntax, variables, and data types, then gradually advances to topics like functions, arrays, DOM manipulation, event handling, and asynchronous programming. Readers will also explore API integration, basic Node.js concepts, and popular JavaScript libraries and frameworks. Each chapter includes clear explanations, real-world examples, and mini projects to reinforce concepts.

By the end of the book, you'll have built interactive web pages, fetched real-time data, and developed practical applications, culminating in a capstone project with deployment guidance. Whether you're preparing for a career in tech or building your first web app, this book gives you the confidence and skills to start coding immediately. Don't fall behind in the digital era — start your JavaScript journey today.

What you will learn
● Write clean, modern JavaScript code using ES6+ syntax confidently.
● Manipulate the DOM to create dynamic, responsive user interfaces.
● Handle browser events and build fully interactive web experiences.
● Validate user inputs and manage form behavior with precision.
● Work with asynchronous JavaScript using promises and async/await.
● Fetch, display, and integrate real-time data using RESTful APIs.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to JavaScript
2. JavaScript Syntax and Basics
3. Working with Variables and Data Type
4. Functions and Scope
5. Objects and Arrays
6. DOM Manipulation
7. Event Handling
8. Asynchronous JavaScript
9. JavaScript in the Browser Versus Node.js
10. Building a Simple Web Application
11. API Integration and Fetching Data
12. JavaScript Performance Optimization and Future Trends
13. Popular JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks
14. Capstone Project
Index

About the Authors
Dr. Rupali Mahesh Chopade is an accomplished academician, researcher, and educator in the field of Computer Engineering with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the prestigious College of Engineering Pune (COEP), with her doctoral research focused on data recovery techniques in database forensics. Her academic journey is further enriched by a Bachelor's in Computer Science & Engineering and a Master's in Information Technology. Currently she is working as Associate Professor at DES Pune University, Pune.

Author Description

Dr. Rupali Mahesh Chopade is an accomplished academician, researcher, and educator in the field of Computer Engineering with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. She holds a
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the prestigious College of Engineering Pune (COEP), with her doctoral research focused on data recovery techniques in database forensics. Her academic journey is further enriched by a Bachelor's
in Computer Science & Engineering and a Master's in Information Technology. Currently she is working as Associate Professor at DES Pune University, Pune.

Dr. Rupali has contributed significantly to the academic community through publications in international journal and conferences, and multiple works indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. She is a recognized research supervisor,
guiding Ph.D. scholars in the domain of database forensics, machine learning and cybersecurity.

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