New to Coding Resources
Build the foundations of coding with these curated resources for anyone with no prior coding experience. Learn core JavaScript functionality, such as variables, arrays, objects, loops, and more so you can move on to tackle more advanced challenges.
Beginner JavaScript Resources
Master the JavaScript fundamentals and get a broader context to how coding works. Continue your learning in the key principles of programming in JavaScript - code execution, memory, execution context, the call stack and more.
Intermediate JavaScript Resources
Once you have the basics down, our resources can take you further and advance your skills in callbacks, higher-order functions, as well as classic closure functions like once, memoize and even password-protected functions.
Advanced JavaScript Resources
Integrate what you've learned, polish your software engineering skills and learn how to program more efficiently. Experienced programmers and advanced students can enhance their skills in async, object-oriented programming, recursion and more.
From your first 15 hours of coding to your advanced preparation for Codesmith - CSX has courses, coding challenges, mentors and a community for you.
Codesmith workshops break down critical coding concepts for all experience levels to help you learn JavaScript concepts. The workshops take place several times a week and are live-streamed online. For the best learning experience, we recommend joining in-person in LA and NY.
Both JavaScript for Beginners and CS Prep teach you core programming concepts through live-online instruction, daily problem-solving workshops, and a passionate coding community.
In this 7 unit video course, you will learn the most powerful yet challenging concept in JavaScript - Closures!
Codesmith's blog is the place where our engineering fellows and team members share technical deep dives, learning resources, tips, insights and programs updates.
Codesmith’s YouTube channel offers free educational videos and lecture recordings on a variety of programming concepts. The content is updated regularly.
CSX Precourse - Part 1
Free Online Platform for Self-Paced Learning
The first part of the precourse is designed to give an introduction to core JavaScript functionality, such as variables, data types, and strings, so you can move on to tackle more advanced challenges.
CSX Precourse - Part 2
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Building on the first part of the precourse, Part 2 advances you into arrays, objects, loops (for and while), and control flow - key concepts in JavaScript and programming as a whole.
Intro to JavaScript - Variables, Control Flow, and Looping
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Learn the foundations of web development under the hood by going in-depth on HTML, CSS, variables (const/let), objects, arrays, for loops, and conditional logic (if/else).
Web Development Fundamentals: HTML & CSS
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Further your knowledge in web development and learn more on text elements (headings, paragraphs, lists), division elements, and styling selectors (elements, class, and id).
JavaScript for Beginners is Codesmith’s online, part-time course specifically designed for anyone with no or little prior coding experience. The program consists of two consecutive Saturday sessions and sets you up with all the fundamentals you need to succeed in more advanced programming concepts.
The total tuition for JavaScript for Beginners is $325.00. The course includes in-depth lecturing, pair programming, tons of challenges, and a final project!
To make learning more accessible for beginners, Codesmith offers scholarships to cover up to 100% off tuition, as well as multiple payment plan opportunities on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, JavaScript for Beginners tuition can be rolled over to any of our onsite and remote Immersive programs.
CSX Functions & Execution Context
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In this unit, you will build a strong foundation in the principles of programming in JavaScript - code execution, memory (variable environment), execution context and the call stack.
Intro to JavaScript - Functions and Objects
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Designed with beginners in mind, this workshop will give you a closer look at objects and arrays, declaring/invoking functions and show you what happens when our code runs in the browser.
CS Prep's 2-week part-time, remote schedule is strategically structured to ensure your success.
The total tuition for CS Prep is $875.00 which covers the 2 weeks of live instruction from experienced instructors, daily coding challenges, project building, and access to a supportive community of coders!
Codesmith offers scholarships covering up to 100% off tuition to applicants committed to excellence in software engineering. Additionally, CS Prep tuition can be rolled over to any of our onsite and remote Immersive programs.
CSX Callbacks & Higher-order Functions
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Functions like map, reduce and filter are powerful tools and keep our code dry but can be complex to navigate. You will learn how to build these functions from scratch so you can easily implement and debug them in your code.
CSX Closure, Scope & Execution Context
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In this intermediate CSX unit, you will get an introduction to execution context and variable environment and get an understanding of classic closure functions like once, memoize and even password-protected functions.
JavaScript the Hard Parts - Callbacks & Higher Order Functions
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Learn how to build functions like map, reduce, and filter from scratch, using higher order functions to keep code clean even in complex situations, and how to diagram through higher order functions and callbacks scenarios.
JavaScript the Hard Parts - Closure, Scope & Execution Context
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Dive into probably the most misunderstood feature of JavaScript yet one of the most important - JavaScript closures. This workshop covers classic closure functions like once, memorize and even password-protected functions.
Learn the most powerful yet challenging concept in JavaScript - Closures. By the end of this 7 unit video course, you will get a mature understanding of JavaScript, improve your technical communication and have a set of professional techniques for writing more maintainable code.
Codesmith is offering an application based scholarship process for a chance to take this Closures course for free. Complete the following application and you'll hear back from our team soon!
Free Online Platform for Self-Paced Learning
Free Online Platform for Self-Paced Learning
Free Online Platform for Self-Paced Learning
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
CSX Chrome Extension
Free Online Platform for Self-Paced Learning
Build a Chrome Extension that will help you solve a problem you face every day. The extension requires DOM manipulation, jQuery, APIs, and AJAX designed to enhance project building capabilities. When you complete your extension - email us, so we can see what you've built!
Special Events
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Special events like Tech Talks, Alumni Panels, and User Interface Hard Parts provide new and varied insights that will expand your knowledge and allow you to meet more of the Codesmith community.
How to Get Hired as a Software Engineer
Free Coding Workshop Hosted in LA, NYC and Online
In this workshop, Codesmith CEO and Frontend Masters teacher Will Sentance covers the five key skills that you must have in order to succeed in the job search including essential resume tips and how to effectively whiteboard through challenging technical interviews.
The Codesmith Blog is a great place to learn about a range of topics and Codesmith news. Articles cover technologies like WebSockets, Three.js, Docker and more.
Prepare yourself to knock the toughest algos you might face out of the park by mastering dynamic programming.
In this post we are going to find out what Three.js is used for, how it works, and make an interactive animated Codesmith logo!
Learn the key benefits of continuing your engineering journey at one of Codesmith's Immersive program after earning a Computer Science degree.
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Join a supportive community of 11000+ engineers from around the world, where you can find pair-programming partners, ask questions to mentors, compare approaches, share resources and more!
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Connect with online learners on our CSX Facebook group to enhance your learning experience and stay updated on Codesmith's events, workshops, pair-programming sessions, online discussions, and more!
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