Phase 1: Foundations and Basics (Days 1-10)
Goal: Build a solid base with JavaScript essentials.
Day 1: Hello World! ๐
Intro to JS, setting up with browser console & CodePen.
Challenge: Make an alert pop up with your name!
Day 2: Variables: Pet Names Only ๐
Learn
var
,let
,const
.Task: Declare variables for three imaginary pets.
Day 3: Data Types Party ๐
Numbers, Strings, Booleans, Arrays, Objects.
Game: Spot the data type! (Provide examples and they guess the type).
Day 4: Operators Showdown ๐คบ
Arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators.
Quiz: "Will this expression return true or false?"
Day 5: Conditionals โ JS Drama ๐ฅท
if-else
,switch
.Fun task: Make a mini decision-maker: "Should I binge Netflix today?"
Day 6: Loops: Time Warp ๐
for
,while
,do-while
.Challenge: Loop through an array of favorite anime characters.
Day 7: Functions are Magic Spells โจ
Declaring and calling functions.
Task: Write a function that returns your favorite emoji.
Day 8: ES6: New Tricks ๐ ๏ธ
Arrow functions, template literals,
let
vsconst
.Meme day: Share your favorite ES6 meme!
Day 9: Arrays: Playlist Maker ๐ต
Array methods:
push
,pop
,slice
,map
,filter
.Fun Task: Create a "study playlist" using arrays.
Day 10: Objects: Create Your Avatar ๐ง
Key-value pairs, nested objects.
Task: Build a character profile using objects!
Phase 2: Intermediate JavaScript (Days 11-25)
Goal: Dive deeper into JavaScript with DOM manipulation and async concepts.
Day 11: DOM 101: Talking to the Web ๐
Select elements with
getElementById
,querySelector
.Task: Change the background color of a webpage.
Day 12: Events: Click and Play! ๐ฎ
Learn about click, keydown, and mouseover events.
Task: Add a button that alerts โHello World!โ
Day 13: Forms and Inputs: Build a Mini Survey ๐
Get values from forms using JS.
Fun Task: Create a feedback form for your students.
Day 14: CSS + JS: Styling Fun ๐๏ธ
Change styles with JavaScript.
Task: Add a button that toggles dark mode!
Day 15: Timers and Intervals: Tic-Tac-Tick ๐ฐ๏ธ
Learn
setTimeout
andsetInterval
.Task: Make a clock that updates every second.
Day 16: Error Handling: Bugs Everywhere ๐ชฒ
Try-catch blocks.
Fun twist: Share funny error messages youโve encountered.
Day 17: Arrays + DOM: Display Your Tasks ๐
- Create a to-do list using arrays and the DOM.
Day 18: LocalStorage: Save the Day! ๐พ
Learn how to store and retrieve data.
Task: Save your to-do list using localStorage.
Day 19: Fetch API: Call the Internet ๐ก
Introduction to
fetch()
and promises.Task: Fetch a random joke from an API and display it.
Day 20: Async-Await: JS on Chill Mode ๐
Rewrite promises with async-await.
Task: Create a weather app with OpenWeather API.
Day 21: Callbacks vs Promises: The Big Fight โ๏ธ
Understand the difference.
Meme day: Post a callback-hell meme.
Day 22: Destructuring: Unpack the Magic ๐
Array and object destructuring.
Task: Destructure your playlist array.
Day 23: Spread and Rest: Scatter and Gather ๐
Practice spreading and gathering elements.
Task: Use spread to combine two arrays.
Day 24: Modules: Break the Code ๐ฆ
Learn ES6 modules and imports.
Task: Split your to-do app into multiple files.
Day 25: Review Day: Build a Mini Project ๐๏ธ
- Build a random quote generator with everything learned.
Phase 3: Advanced Topics + Projects (Days 26-40)
Goal: Learn advanced concepts and build cool stuff.
Day 26: Classes: Create Your Own Pokรฉmon ๐
Learn ES6 classes.
Task: Create a Pokรฉmon class with methods.
Day 27: Prototypes: Under the Hood ๐ง
Learn about prototype inheritance.
Task: Implement simple prototype-based inheritance.
Day 28: Closures: Keep it Private ๐
Learn closures with examples.
Fun quiz: Guess whatโs logged to the console.
Day 29: Currying: JavaScript Chef ๐
Understand function currying.
Task: Curry a function to multiply numbers.
Day 30: Higher-Order Functions: Factory Time ๐ญ
Learn
map
,filter
,reduce
.Task: Create a factory function with
map
.
Day 31: Event Delegation: Party Manager ๐
- Learn event bubbling and delegation.
Day 32: Web Storage API: Note-Taker App ๐๏ธ
- Create a note-taking app using sessionStorage and localStorage.
Day 33: Debounce & Throttle: Stop the Spam ๐ฆ
- Implement debounce and throttle functions.
Day 34: Drag and Drop: Build a Puzzle ๐งฉ
- Learn drag-and-drop with events.
Day 35: Regex: Search the Matrix ๐ถ๏ธ
Learn regular expressions.
Task: Validate an email input.
Day 36-40: Build a Project: Weather or Task App ๐ฆ๏ธ
- Choose between weather or task manager projects using everything you learned.
Phase 4: Final Projects & Interview Prep (Days 41-50)
Goal: Solidify learning with projects and practice interview questions.
Day 41-43: Project: Build a Portfolio Website ๐
- Create a simple portfolio showcasing your work.
Day 44-46: Debugging and Code Optimization ๐
- Practice debugging techniques.
Day 47: Common Interview Questions ๐ง
- Review important JavaScript questions.
Day 48: Mock Interview: Practice Time! ๐ค
- Run a mock interview session.
Day 49: Code Review: Learn from Peers ๐ฅ
- Review code with a friend or mentor.
Day 50: Celebrate and Publish ๐
Celebrate your JavaScript journey!
Publish your final project and share on Hashnode.
This roadmap covers fun learning, interactive tasks, and hands-on projects. ๐ฏ Each day has something new, ensuring that learners stay engaged! You can gamify the experience further with badges or challenges for every milestone.