Javascript The Hard Parts

https://frontendmasters.com/courses/javascript-hard-parts/

Day 1#

5 Capacities we look for in candidates#

  • Analytical problem solving with code
  • Technical communication (can I implement your approach just from your explanation)
  • Engineering best practices and approach (Debugging, code structure, patience, and referrence to docs)
  • Non-technical communication (empathetic and thoughtful communication)
  • Language and computer science experience

The first two points are the most important and these are what make or break a person applying to a job!

  • JS is using Just in Time (JIT) compilation

Principles of JS#

const num = 3;
function multiplyBy2 (inputNumber) {
const result = inputNumber*2;
return result;
}
const output= multiplyBy2(4);
const newOutput= multiplyBy2(10);
Global Memory
num3
multiplyBy2[f]
output8
newOutput20

Global Execution Context#

As soon as we start running our code we create a Global Execution Context

  • Global Memory
  • Live memory of variables with data, Global Variable environment (Memory for storing variables)

A function can be invoked by adding parens to the end, defining a function is not the same as executing it. Executing a function creates a new execution context called Local Execution Context.

Local Execution Context#

* Whenever a function is executed, it creates a local execution context

Basically, the value of output would be undefined until the multiplyBy2 function finishes executing and closes the local execution context

Callstack#

Callstack is a stack, a stack is a data structure in which FILO, first in last out, all the execution contexts are handled in the callstack

Callstack
local()
global()

In this case, when local finishes it'll be pushed out the callstack and the control will go to the global() context, callstack keeps track of all the execution contexts.

Functional Programming#

  1. Pure Functions (no side effects) -- Its only consequence is the return value
  2. 'High Order functions' - highly valuable tool

Pair Programming#

Answer these: — I know what a variable is A referrence to a memory area storing the related data — I've created a function before Yes — I've added a CSS style before Yes — I have implemented a sort algorithm (bubble, merge etc) Yes - Bubble, Merge, Selection, Quick Sort — I can add a method to an object’s prototype Using object.prototype.method = function() {} — I understand the event loop in JavaScript

— I understand 'callback functions' Callback functions are called when the given task is done, they introduce synchronous actions in an async js world — I've built a project in React or Angular Yes — I can handle collisions in hash tables No Ideos

Do these challenges: http://csbin.io/callbacks