Arrow Functions in JavaScript: A Simpler Way to Write Functions

Arrow Functions in JavaScript: A Simpler Way to Write Functions Web Dev Cohort 2026 JavaScript Timeline

Start: 21 Feb 2026, 8:00 pm Due: 15 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm Description

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Topics to Cover What arrow functions are

Basic arrow function syntax

Arrow functions with one parameter

Arrow functions with multiple parameters

Implicit return vs explicit return

Basic difference between arrow function and normal function

Suggestions Start by showing how arrow functions reduce boilerplate

Convert normal function examples into arrow functions

Explain implicit return clearly with examples

Avoid deep discussion about this initially

Keep examples very simple (math operations, greetings)

Emphasize readability and modern JS style

Assignment Idea Write a normal function to calculate square of a number

Rewrite it using arrow function

Create an arrow function that returns whether a number is even or odd

Use arrow function inside map() on an array

Diagram Ideas Normal function → Arrow function transformation

Arrow function syntax breakdown