Building Interactive JavaScript Websites
Learn the Document Object Model, the interface between JavaScript and HTML elements, and combine HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into exciting interactive sites!
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary6 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
3 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Building Interactive JavaScript Websites:- Learn HTML
- Learn CSS
- Learn JavaScript
About this course
This course will guide you through combining HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to make exciting interactive sites!
The concepts covered in this course lay the foundation for adding interactivity to websites and can help you bridge the gap between learning JavaScript principles and actually applying JavaScript to real web development projects.
Syllabus
5 lessons • 3 projects • 2 quizzesProjects in this course
- Project
Chore Door
Practice using JavaScript and the DOM by creating an interactive game. - Project
Piano Keys
In this project, we’re going to practice building interactivity with JavaScript. Why? You will have the opportunity to build an interactive web page with events like you would in the real-world. What’s next? - Project
Musicon
You will build a musical instrument store using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Handlebars.
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Frequently asked questions about Building Interactive JavaScript Websites
An interactive (or dynamic) website is a site with dynamic pages that can be modified by users. Most modern websites are interactive, while static websites (which have pages that appear the same for every user) were more prevalent until the early 2000s.
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