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JavaScript Function Learning Path

Functions Learning Path

Learn functions in the right order:

  • First the idea
  • Then how to write them
  • Then how they behave

Functions Learning Path

Learn functions in this order:


Step 1

What are Functions?

Function are resusable code blocks.

Why use functions?

Beginner


Step 2

Calling (Invoking) Functions

How to run a function and how to use it.

Beginner


Step 3

Parameters and Arguments

How to send values into a function.

Beginner


Step 4

Function Return Values

How a function sends a value back.

Beginner



Function Expressions

A function expression is stored in a variable.

Intermediate


Arrow Functions

A shorter function syntax, with some important differences.

Intermediate


Function Quiz

Test your knowledge of JavaScript functions.

Intermediate


Advanced Functions Learning Path




Step 1

JavaScript Definitions

How functions are defined.

How they are used and how they are called.

Advanced


Step 2

The this Keyword

How this works (especially inside objects).

How this is decided by how it is called.

Advanced


Step 3

The call() Method

Call a function with a chosen this.

Pass a list of arguments.

Advanced



Step 4

The apply() Method

Call a function with a chosen this.

Pass aarray of arguments.


Step 5

The bind() Method

Call a function with a chosen this.

Use bind() when you need a function to run later with the same this.

Advanced


Step 6

Self Invoked Expressions

Functions that run immediately (mostly historical, still useful sometimes).

Advanced


Step 7

JavaScript Closures

Functions that remember their scope

Learn how functions can remember variables after the outer function finishes.

Advanced


Step 8

Function References

Function Object Methods & Properties.

Advanced




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