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JavaScript Foundations · Lesson 4 of 10
Basic operators
Use simple JavaScript operators to combine, compare, and change values in readable beginner examples.
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4 practice exercises
1 homework item
What you will learn
- Use simple JavaScript operators to combine, compare, and change values in readable beginner examples.
- Recognize basic math and comparison operators without overload.
- Understand that operators are symbols that do small jobs with values.
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14 minute lesson with 11 sections, 4 exercises, 8 checkpoint questions, and 1 homework submission.
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What an operator is in plain English
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Math operators first
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Comparison operators next
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Tiny example 1: adding numbers
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Tiny example 2: combining text
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Tiny example 3: simple subtraction
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Tiny example 4: a simple comparison
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What the operator is doing to the values on each side
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Common beginner mistakes with operators
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Short recap before lesson 5
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Basic operators: quick check
Write a short beginner explanation of the main idea from Basic operators.
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Finish this lesson, then move forward without losing your place.
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