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[Beginner] Intro to Variables and Data Types

Primary LanguageJavaScript

About Me

In this project, we will be working with variables and understanding the different data types

Objective

Declare variables, assign values to the variables, and console.log variables.

Prerequisites

In order to complete this project students must have the following:

  • Basic understanding of Github forking and cloning.
  • Be able to link html with the js file

Requirements

To complete this project you will need the following:

  • Google Chrome browser
  • Google Chrome Developer tools
  • Sublime Text

Your Challenge

  1. Fork this repository
  2. Clone this repository from your personal Github account:
    • Copy HTTP address on the page.
    • In your webdev folder on your desktop, run the command git clone [insert the github http url address copied from github] in order to clone that repository into your folder.
  3. Navigate into the about-me folder by using the command cd aboutme
  4. Open about-me folder in your Visual Studio Code by selecting File then Open Folder
  5. Create index.html file and link to aboutme.js
  6. Create sanity check
    • Type console.log('hello world') in aboutme.js
    • Go to index.html and right click open in browser
    • When the Chrome browser opens, right click then click inspect
    • Click on the console tab, "Hello World" should show up
  7. You will be following instructions and writing your code in the aboutme.js file
  8. After you complete and save the first instruction, refresh your browser to see your new console.log

Resources

Variables - https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_variables.asp
Data Types - https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_datatypes.asp