Module 2: JS Components + Interactivity
Transform your static website into an interactive experience by adding JavaScript components, event handling, and dynamic user interactions. Learn to build reusable components that make your site feel modern and engaging.
Module Objectives
JavaScript Fundamentals
Master core JavaScript concepts including variables, functions, events, and DOM manipulation to add interactivity to your web pages.
Reusable Components
Build modular, reusable JavaScript components like navigation menus, carousels, modals, and accordions that can be used across your site.
Event-Driven Programming
Implement user interactions through event listeners, handling clicks, form submissions, and dynamic content updates in response to user actions.
AI-Assisted Debugging
Learn to use Claude Code to debug JavaScript errors, understand code behavior, and refactor components for better performance and maintainability.
Module Roadmap
Recommended Learning Path
Follow this sequence for optimal learning:
Each step builds upon the previous one, so following this order will give you the best learning experience.
Prerequisites
Before starting this module, make sure you have:
- Completion of Module 1
- Understanding of HTML and CSS
- Basic programming logic
- Functional responsive website from Module 1
Key Technologies
What You'll Learn
By the end of Module 2, your website will feel modern and interactive. You'll understand how JavaScript brings web pages to life and be comfortable building components that respond to user interactions. This prepares you for working with structured data in Module 3.