JavaScript on the Web

Hello there! So far, we've learned and created a solid understanding of JavaScript, how it works under the hood, and what it contains. But how do we actually use it today? How do we start building something? This is the chapter that deals with this.

In this chapter, we'll learn about:

  • HTML5 and the rise of modern JavaScript
  • What is Document Object Model (DOM)?
  • DOM methods/properties
  • Modern JavaScript browser APIs
  • Page Visibility API
  • Navigator API
  • Clipboard API
  • Canvas API - the web's drawing board
  • Fetch API

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