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JavaScript 1 Course

Welcome to JavaScript games tutprials, an intro to JavaScript. Learn to code browser-based games using JavaScript and HTML canvas.

JavaScript 1 Course

Welcome to JavaScript games tutprials, an intro to JavaScript. Learn to code browser-based games using JavaScript and HTML canvas.

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JavaScript

JavaScript is a lightweight scripting language. Sharing design elements of both Java and Python, it is the language of choice for web pages, enabling sophisticated behaviors and interactivity when paired with HTML and CSS.

What Kids Learn

  • Learn the basics of JavaScript syntax
  • Complete 120 coding activities
  • Test your skills with coding puzzles
  • Use HTML canvas to build games
  • Recreate 11 classic games on your own

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Game-Based Learning

Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

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Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

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The Basics

Learn how to write basic code in JavaScript

16 Modules:

  • Introduction to JavaScript
  • Video
  • Set Sail
  • Smooth Sailing
  • Turn Right
  • Treasure Ahoy!
  • Turn Right, Turn Left
  • What Are Comments?
  • Turn! Turn! Turn!
  • Buggy Code
  • What Are Naming Conventions?
  • More Bugs?
  • Complete the Path
  • Light It Up!
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Loops and Patterns

Learn about for loops in JavaScript

16 Modules:

  • Repeating Commands
  • What Are For Loops?
  • What Is Indentation?
  • What Are Arithmetic Operators?
  • Onwards, Forward!
  • Broken Steering 1
  • Broken Steering 2
  • Two Loops
  • Jump, Forward
  • Forward, Jump
  • Up and Down
  • What are Nested Loops?
  • Navigating the Cs
  • Pattern Maker
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Conditional Logic

Learn about conditional logic in JavaScript

16 Modules:

  • What Are Conditionals?
  • Path Left
  • Path Right
  • More Turns!
  • What Are Assignment Operators?
  • What Are Comparison Operators?
  • What Are Logical Operators?
  • Stormy Path
  • What Is Else?
  • Stormy Turns 1
  • Stormy Turns 2
  • What Are Nested Ifs?
  • Stormy Night 1
  • Stormy Night 2
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Conditional Loops

Learn about conditional loops.

11 Modules:

  • What Is a While Loop?
  • Detect a Path
  • Forward, Left
  • Right, Forward
  • What Is a Do-While Loop?
  • Path Ahead
  • Left Spiral
  • Right Spiral
  • Choose a Path
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Variables

Learn about variables in JavaScript.

15 Modules:

  • What Are Variables
  • Fuel Up
  • Stockpile
  • Rocket Jump
  • What Are Strings?
  • Treasure Chest 1
  • How Do You Declare Multiple Variables?
  • Open Fire
  • It's a Toughie
  • Treasure Chest 2
  • Junkyard
  • Smart Cannon
  • Treasure Chest 3
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Expressions

Learn about expressions in JavaScript.

11 Modules:

  • What Are Expressions?
  • X Marks the Spot 1
  • Expressions: X Marks the Spot 2
  • What Are Numbers?
  • What is Operator Precedence?
  • X Marks the Spot 3
  • X Marks the Spot 4
  • What Are Arrays?
  • What are Objects?
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Using the Canvas

Learn how to use the JavaScript Canvas.

14 Modules:

  • What Is the HTML Canvas?
  • How Do You Set Up the Canvas?
  • How Do You Add Delays?
  • How Do You Add Images?
  • Create a Slideshow
  • What Are Canvas Coordinates?
  • Design a Scene
  • What Is Canvas Drawing?
  • Draw a Snowman
  • Draw Concentric Shapes
  • How Do You Create Timed Loops?
  • Animation
  • Review
  • Quiz
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User Interaction

Learn about user interaction in Javascript.

10 Modules:

  • What is User Interaction?
  • What are Keyboard Events?
  • What are Key Codes?
  • Moving Ships
  • Line Art
  • What Are Mouse Events?
  • What Is the Mouse Location?
  • Follow the Mouse
  • Stamping Tool
  • Quiz
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Game Design

Learn about game loops, win/loss conditions, and keeping score in JavaScript.

16 Modules:

  • What Are Game Loops?
  • Game Setup and Concept
  • Game Obstacle
  • Game Hero
  • What Is Collision Detection?
  • First Contact
  • Finders Keepers
  • How to Keep Score?
  • Score Keeper
  • What Are Win/Loss Conditions?
  • Losing It
  • Winning
  • What Are Credits?
  • Roll Credits
  • Review
  • Quiz
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Snake

Create the snake game with Javascript.

9 Modules:

  • Snake Game
  • Step 1. Create the Canvas
  • Step 2. Get the Context
  • Step 3. Create a Background
  • Step 4. Draw a Square
  • Step 5. Create the Food
  • Step 6. Create the Snake Segment
  • Step 7. Keyboard Control
  • Snake: Completing the Game
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Breakout

Make a Breakout game in JavaScript

7 Modules:

  • Make A Game: Breakout
  • Step 1. Set up Variables
  • Step 2. Add the Images
  • Step 3. Create the Canvas
  • Step 4. Start the Game
  • Step 5. The Game Loop
  • Breakout: Completing the Game
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Pong

Make a Pong game in Javascript.

8 Modules:

  • Make a Game: Pong
  • Step 1. Create the Canvas
  • Step 2. Get the Context
  • Step 3. Create the Background
  • Step 4. Set up the Ball
  • Step 5. Set up the Paddles and Scoreboard
  • Step 6. Keyboard Control
  • Pong: Completing the Game
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Final Game

Create popular games in JavaScript.

3 Modules:

  • Geometry Dash
  • Alien Invaders
  • Flappy Bird

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