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Introduction to JavaScript
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Introduction to JavaScript

Introduction to JavaScript

1. JavaScript Fundamentals
About JavaScriptUnderstanding JavaScript SyntaxChallenge: Console Output in JavaScriptUsing Comments to Document CodeChallenge: Write a Single-Line CommentChallenge: Write a Multi-Line Comment
2. Variables and Data Types in JavaScript
Understanding Variables in JavaScriptChallenge: Define the VariableUsing const for ConstantsExploring JavaScript Data TypesWorking with null in JavaScriptIntroduction to ArraysArray Methods and ManipulationChallenge: Perform Array Operations
3. Performing Operations in JavaScript
Understanding Assignment OperatorsMathematical Operations in JavaScriptAssignment Operators in JavaScriptIncrement and Decrement OperatorsChallenge: Variable Operations PracticeComparison Operators in JavaScriptLogical Operators ExplainedChallenge: Compare Variables in JavaScriptConcatenating Strings in JavaScriptChallenge: Build Sentences with JavaScript
4. Controlling Program Flow with Conditional Statements
Mastering if Statements in JavaScriptUsing else for Alternative OutcomesApplying else if for Multiple ConditionsChallenge: Determine Sizes with Conditionals
5. Looping Through Data in JavaScript
Understanding the while Loop in JavaScriptUsing the do while Loop for IterationChallenge: Print Numbers from 5 to 9Mastering the for Loop in JavaScriptChallenge: Console Tigers with LoopsBreaking Out of Loops with breakSkipping Iterations with continueChallenge: Stop and Skip in Loops
6. Functions in JavaScript
What Are Functions in JavaScript?Defining Functions in JavaScriptChallenge: Write a Function – My NameUsing Function Arguments EffectivelyReturning Values from FunctionsChallenge: Create a Sum FunctionCourse Summary & Next Steps

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Understanding Assignment Operators

The assignment is a fundamental operation that assigns values to variables, constants, array elements, and more. This operation is performed using the = symbol.


              
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let a; // Declare a variable `a`
const b = 26; // Define a constant `b` with the value `26`

a = 15; // Assign the value `15` to the variable `a`

console.log("a =", a, "b =", b);

a = []; // Assign an empty array to the variable `a`

a[0] = 5; // Assign the value `5` to the first element of the array `a`

console.log("Array:", a); // Print the array `a`
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Why Is This Important?

While the assignment operation is simple, it's essential to distinguish it from another operation called equal to, which we will describe later in this section.

This understanding is crucial because it helps you effectively work with variables, constants, and data in JavaScript.

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