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- 1. Build a Gamewith Javascript July 2017 Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 1
- 2. Instructor Avi Zajac Current ThinkfulStudent TAs Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 2
- 3. About you What's yourname? What brought you here today? What is your programming experience? Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 3
- 4. About Thinkful Thinkful helpspeople become developers or data scientists through 1-on-1 mentorship and project-based learning These workshops are built using this approach.These workshops are built using this approach. Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 4
- 5. Suggestions for learning Don'ttreat this as a drill, we're making something realwe're making something real Don't get discouraged, struggle leads to masterystruggle leads to mastery Don't be shy, take full advantage of our supporttake full advantage of our support Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 5
- 6. This is whatwe're making View example here Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 6
- 7. Agenda Learn key Javascriptconcepts (30 min) Go over starter code (10 min) Build your site with our support! (30 min) Go over answer key (10 min) Steps to continue learning (10 min) Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 7
- 8. Defining a variablewith Javascript var numberOfSheep = 20 Initialize variable Name of variable Value of variable Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 8
- 9. Variable examples Wi-Fi: In3Guesthttp://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 9
- 10. Declaring a functionwith Javascript function greet() { return "Hello world!"; } Initialize function Name of function What the function does Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 10
- 11. Function examples Wi-Fi: In3Guesthttp://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 11
- 12. If/Else Statements go togas stationkeep driving if false if true need gas? family roadtrip Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 12
- 13. If/Else Statements function familyRoadtrip(){ if (needGas == true) { getGas(); } else { keepDriving(); } } Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 13
- 14. Comparing Values == (equalto) 5 == 5 --> true 5 == 6 --> false != (not equal to) 5 != 5 --> false 5 != 6 --> true Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 14
- 15. If/Else Statements andComparing Values Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 15
- 16. Parameters within functions functionadder(a, b) { return a + b; } adder(1,2); Parameters in declaration Parameters used within the function Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 16
- 17. Examples of parameterswithin functions Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 17
- 18. Real developers useGoogle... a lot Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 18
- 19. Glitch setup &first steps! http://bit.ly/tf-guessing-game Wi-Fi: In3Guest http://bit.ly/tf-js-game-dc 19
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- 22. 325+ mentors325+ mentorswith an average of 10 years of experience10 years of experience in the field 22
- 23. Support 'round theclock Your Mentor Q&A Sessions Career Coach In-person Workshops Slack Program Manager YouYou 23
- 24. Our DC results 93%93%job-placementrate + job guarantee Zachary HoltZachary Holt Link for the third party audit jobs report: https://www.thinkful.com/bootcamp-jobs-https://www.thinkful.com/bootcamp-jobs- statsstats Junior Developer Sierra GreggSierra Gregg Software Engineer JP EarnestJP Earnest Web Developer 24
- 25. Take a tour! Talkto me (or email tj@thinkful.com) if you're interested Get a tour of the program to see if project-based, online learning is a good fit for you. Discuss the curriculum, mentorship, and how to create your own learning schedule. 25