FI2BEJP75 JavaScript in Practice

FI2BEJP75 JavaScript in Practice

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FI2BEJP75
    • Level of Study
      5.2
    • Program of Study
      Back-End Development 2
    • Credits
      7.5
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Frederick Johannes Botha, Joshua Wiggill
Teaching Term(s)
2026 Spring
About the Course

This course provides skills to utilise the advanced features of the JavaScript programming language to produce elegant algorithms for solving software problems. Candidates will be introduced to modern JavaScript features, functional programming concepts related to JavaScript, and common data structures. 

Utilising the modern features of JavaScript is vital in producing maintainable and elegant software projects in practice. Candidates learn how to apply these features in a software solution effectively and collaborate with other developers in a structured manner using collaboration services. 

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate: 

  • has knowledge of the modern features of the JavaScript programming language 
  • has knowledge of commonly used algorithms and data structures used to solve software development-related problems 
  • has knowledge of best practices used at the workplace and in a business setting 
  • has knowledge of version control and collaboration services 
Skills

The candidate: 

  • can explain the choice of utilising modern JavaScript features to develop solutions 
  • can explain the choice of algorithms and data structures used to solve software development-related problems 
  • can implement best practices used at the workplace 
  • can explain the choice of version control services 
General Competence

The candidate: 

  • can plan and carry out software solutions in JavaScript in accordance with ethical requirements and principles for software development 
  • can exchange points of view with others with a background in relation to the development of elegant software solutions 
Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Course Assignment
Pass / Fail
Individual
1 Week(s)
Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.