What We Learned by Teaching JavaScript

Explore the insights gained from teaching a full-time Ruby on Rails and JavaScript course to 30 students, many of whom were new to programming, in this 31-minute conference talk from JSConf EU 2013. Discover the challenges faced in curriculum development, identify which aspects of JavaScript proved easy or difficult for beginners, and understand the motivations behind offering this course. Learn about the benefits for both instructors and students, and gain valuable knowledge on how JavaScript itself was utilized as a teaching tool. Delve into the concept of meta-JavaScript and how JavaScript-based tools were employed to enhance the learning experience and manage course logistics.