Debugging and Fixing Common JavaScript Errors

• Learn the four stages of the debugging cycle: Identify, Isolate, Resolve, and Prevent.
• Master the use of Chrome DevTools, including the debugger, network profiler, and memory tools, to diagnose and fix JavaScript errors.
• Gain experience in resolving common JavaScript bugs, such as memory leaks, performance issues, and network failures.
• Understand how to handle errors from third-party scripts and improve the debuggability of your applications.
• Develop strategies to prevent bugs in your code through monitoring, testing, and improving code resilience.

This course focuses on debugging and fixing common JavaScript errors. Taught by Todd Gardner, co-founder of TrackJS, it covers the debugging process from identifying issues to preventing future bugs. You’ll learn to use tools like Chrome DevTools to find and resolve problems in JavaScript applications. The course also addresses performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and network issues, equipping you with the skills to keep your codebase clean and error-free.

• JavaScript developers who build, maintain, or test web applications.
• Developers looking to improve their debugging skills and fix common JavaScript issues.
• Anyone interested in learning advanced techniques for diagnosing and resolving bugs in JavaScript applications.

• Basic understanding of JavaScript.
• Familiarity with web development and browser-based tools like Chrome DevTools.

Introduction to Debugging
Learn the basics of debugging and the common quirks of JavaScript that lead to errors.

Fixing Common Bugs
Work through challenges that address issues like function context errors, memory leaks, and network failures using Chrome DevTools.

Advanced Debugging Techniques
Discover how to diagnose performance problems, handle third-party script errors, and improve the overall debuggability of your code.

Design for Debuggability
Explore strategies for preventing bugs and improving code quality through monitoring and testing.