Advanced JavaScript

In this lecture we delve into the more advanced topics of arrays, objects, inheritance, and closures. These are advanced programming topics which, nonetheless, are central to the development of web applications. That is, you will need to understand these ideas if you are to become a good web apps developer. I also note that Java, C++, and C# do not have closures or implement prototype inheritance like JavaScript. Thus, these topics are probably new to you.

This week's lecture is broken up the two videos below, which you must watch by Monday, Feb. 16

Javascript: Part 2 from Jose Vidal on Vimeo.

JavaScript: Part 3 from Jose Vidal on Vimeo.

Also as before, I also recommend you listen to Douglas Crockford himself. He is especially good in these Advanced JavaScript lectures. They are a good supplement to my lectures, especially if you want to really understand how the JavaScript interpreter works.

• Part 1: 31 minutes | M4V download
• Part 2: 31 minutes | M4V download
• Part 3: 29 minutes | M4V download
• Part 4: 20 minutes | M4V download
• Download slides (zipped PowerPoint file)