JavaScript Basics and Control Structures
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📅 3/2/2026
Introduction to JavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language used for web development.
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Variables and Data Types
- Variables store data. Example: let age = 25;
- Data types: string (text), number, boolean (true/false), etc.
- Use 'const' for constants and 'let' for variables that change.
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Operators in JavaScript
- Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, / for calculations.
- Comparison operators: ==, ===, !=, >, < to compare values.
- Logical operators: && (AND), || (OR), ! (NOT) for conditions.
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Control Structures: if-else
- if-else executes code based on conditions.
- Example: if (age >= 18) { console.log('Adult'); } else { console.log('Minor'); }
- Use 'else if' for multiple conditions.
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Control Structures: switch
- switch checks a value against multiple cases.
- Example: switch(day) { case 'Monday': console.log('Workday'); break; }
- More efficient than multiple if-else for many conditions.
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