/eloquent-js-practice

A collection of exercises, code challenges, and notes as I work through Eloquent JavaScript. A journey to mastering JavaScript fundamentals, one chapter at a time.

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Eloquent JavaScript Exercises 📚💻

Welcome to my Eloquent JavaScript practice repository! This repo is a collection of exercises, notes, and code challenges as I journey through the book Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke. Each folder represents a chapter of the book, filled with examples and coding challenges to solidify my understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and beyond.

🚀 Overview

JavaScript is the language of the web, and Eloquent JavaScript is a fantastic resource to master it. In this repository, you’ll find:

  • Key concepts broken down chapter by chapter.
  • Code snippets that demonstrate important ideas.
  • Challenging exercises and their solutions.
  • My thoughts, notes, and “aha!” moments.

🗂️ Project Structure

Here’s how the repository is organized:

eloquent-javascript-exercises/
├── Chapter1-Values, Types, and Operators/
│   └── README.md          # Chapter summary
├── Chapter2-Program-Structure/
│   ├── Looping a triangle - Exercise.js
│   ├── FizzBuzz - Exercise.js
│   ├── Chessboard - Exercise.js
│   └── README.md  # Chapter summary
├── Chapter3-Functions/
│   ├── Minimum.js
│   ├── Bean counting.js
│   ├── Recursion.js
│   └── README.md # Chapter summary
├── ... More chapters ...
└── README.md                 # This readme you're reading right now!

Each chapter has:

  • Concepts: Code examples based on key topics.
  • Challenges: Exercises to practice each chapter’s lessons, along with my solutions.

📖 Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Values, Types, and Operators
  2. Chapter 2: Program Structure
  3. Chapter 3: Functions
  4. Chapter 4: Data Structures
  5. Chapter 5: Higher-Order Functions
  6. Chapter 6: The Secret Life of Objects
  7. Chapter 7: Project - A Robot
  8. … More chapters coming soon …

🛠️ How to Use

  1. Clone the repo:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/eloquent-javascript-exercises.git
  1. Navigate to the chapter you’re interested in and explore the code examples or challenges.
  2. Try the challenges by modifying the challenges/ files or adding your own.
  3. Run the code: Each file can be executed in the console using Node.js or directly in the browser’s console.

🧠 Why This Repo Exists

I started this repository to track my progress while reading Eloquent JavaScript and to sharpen my problem-solving skills. By organizing my learnings and exercises here, I can:

  • Reinforce my understanding of JavaScript concepts.
  • Create a reference point I can come back to in the future.
  • Share my work with others who are also learning JavaScript.

🚩 Progress Tracker

  • ✅ Chapter 1: Values, Types, and Operators
  • ✅ Chapter 2: Program Structure
  • ✅ Chapter 3: Functions (In progress)
  • ⬜ Chapter 4: Data Structures (Coming soon)
  • ⬜ … More to come!

📈 Goals

  • Master JavaScript fundamentals and advanced concepts.
  • Solve coding challenges effectively.
  • Share my journey with other developers and learners.

✨ Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository and use it as a starting point for your own journey through Eloquent JavaScript. If you spot any mistakes or want to suggest improvements, don’t hesitate to open an issue or a pull request!

💬 Feedback

Have suggestions, feedback, or just want to chat about JavaScript? Contact me at dussanfreire@gmail.com.

🌟 Acknowledgements

Big shoutout to Marijn Haverbeke for writing such a fantastic book that makes learning JavaScript a joy! If you haven’t checked it out yet, I highly recommend it.

Happy coding! 🚀