JavaScript in Action - bird flying game fun with the DOM
Use JavaScript connect with Elements and create a game while practicing learning JavaScript and Document Object Model
Updated on Sep, 2023
Language - English
Course Description
Fun and exciting way to practice JavaScript while building an interactive game from scratch.
Learn how to apply JavaScript - connect to elements - update and manipulate element content and attributes - create interaction with event listeners - create content dynamically - all done in a step by step format so you can learn explore and create your own version of the game. Apply what you learn to your JavaScript projects to master working with the DOM.
Explore how you can apply JavaScript to :
Select elements from the web page
Create global variables and objects to use for game play
Add event listeners to create interactive content
Listen for keypress and apply the results in your code
Add classes and remove classes from elements
Create elements dynamically on the fly with JavaScript
Append new elements to existing webpage elements
Use offset values of elements within code
Update element style values to produce animation
Use of awesome JavaScript methods like getBoundingClientRect()
Smooth animations with requestAnimationFrame()
Check for element overlap and collision detection
How to build your game to be dynamic with flexible variables
and much more.
Source Code is included so you can try it for yourself, what is covered in the lessons.
No libraries, no shortcuts just learning JavaScript making it DYNAMIC and INTERACTIVE web application.
Step by step learning with all steps included.
Beginner JavaScript knowledge is required as the course covers only JavaScript relevant to the building of the game. Also HTML and CSS knowledge is essential as scope of this course is all JavaScript focused.
Start building your own version of the game today!!!!
Who this course is for:
- Beginners to JavaScript
- Anyone who wants to practice writing JavaScript
- Web developers
- Anyone who wants to learn to make a JavaScript game without any libraries
- Beginners to JavaScript curious about Document Object Model and JavaScript Methods
Goals
What will you learn in this course:
- How to use JavaScript
- How to create elements dynamically
- Manipulate elements using JavaScript
- Explore JavaScript Document Object Model
Prerequisites
What are the prerequisites for this course?
- Fundamental JavaScript concepts
- Access to computer
- Use of editor to write code
- HTML and CSS knowledge
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction
16 Lectures
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Flying Bird Game Introduction
02:17
02:17
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HTML CSS and JavaScript - Game Setup Structure
04:16
04:16
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Add Event Listeners - JavaScript element interaction
04:00
04:00
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Keyboard event tracking - JavaScript KeyPress Events
05:32
05:32
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Add element to page - JavaScript Create Elements - createElement Method
03:47
03:47
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JavaScript RequestAnimationFrame
07:10
07:10
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Move Conditions - JavaScript Game logic
02:42
02:42
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Wing Movements - Boolean values JavaScript
03:56
03:56
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Scoring and gravity - JavaScript game enhancements
03:30
03:30
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Game End Conditions - Game over with JavaScript
04:17
04:17
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Create Obstacles - Element creation using JavaScript
09:15
09:15
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Moving Obstacles - Select Element and update style properties JavaScript
05:39
05:39
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Handle Game Over on collision
01:32
01:32
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Game Code Review - Review game source code HTML CSS and JavaScript
12:30
12:30
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Bonus Add Color - Generate random color value JavaScript
01:59
01:59
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Instructor Details
Laurence Svekis
Instructor, GDE, Application DeveloperI'm here to help you learn, achieve your dreams, come join me on this amazing adventure today
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Providing Web development courses and digital marketing strategy courses since 2002.
Innovative technology expert with a wide range of real world experience. Providing Smart digital solutions online for both small and enterprise level businesses.
"I have a passion for anything digital technology related, enjoy programming and the challenge of developing successful digital experiences. As an experienced developer, I created my first computer applications in 1990, and my first website in 1998. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and want to help you share in the wonderful opportunities that the internet provides."
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Background : An experienced web application developer, having worked on multiple enterprise level applications, hundreds of websites, business solutions and many unique and innovative web applications. Web application development areas of expertise include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, PHP and MySQL. Anything to do with web creation and digital experience. Passionate about everything to do with web application development, programming to online marketing with a strong focus on social media and SEO.
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