JavaScript is the most in-demand skill in the tech industry today, but you might not be clear on what it is and why it’s so important to learn. You might also hear confusing references to both Java and JavaScript and wonder if there’s a difference, and if so, which one to learn? And what the heck does any of it have to do with Angular and React and Ember?

In this session, presenter Natalie MacLees will present a beginner-friendly introduction to JavaScript. You’ll learn what it is, what it can be used for, see a few examples of what the language looks like, and you’ll see a few demos of things built using JavaScript. You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, too!