functions

Stage#1 Scope and Functions

Module Overview

In the "Scope and Functions" module, students explore core JavaScript concepts. They'll learn about variable scope, including global and local scopes, and delve into function mechanics — from declaration to execution. Understanding 'this' context, closures, and function timing with setTimeout and setInterval will equip learners with essential skills for advanced JavaScript programming.

In this module, students need to study:

Scope

• Scope: Global and Local Scope, Nested Scope
• Hoisting
• Temporal Dead Zone (TDZ) Functions
• Types of Functions
• Parameter Passing
• Return Value
• Functions as Data
• This, Context
• Function as Constructor
• Call/Apply/Bind
• Static and Dynamic Scope
• Closures
• Closures and Loops
• Chaining
• Decorator
• Scheduling
  • setTimeout and setInterval

Approximate module completion time:

• 4 hours

Practice

1. You need to take the 'JS Scope & Functions' test in RS APP > Auto Test

Additional materials

• Deep Dive into Functions: MDN
• Understanding Closures: MDN
• You Don't Know JS: Scope & Closures: GitHub
• Webinar Recordings (in Russian): YouTube, YouTube
• Presentation Slides: Scope, Functions