Begin to Code with JavaScript

Become a JavaScript programmer and have fun doing it!Start writing software that solves real problems, even if you have absolutely no programming experience! This friendly, easy, full-color book puts you in total control of your own learning, empowering you to build unique and useful programs. Microsoft has completely reinvented the beginning programmer's tutorial, reflecting deep research into how today's beginners learn, and why other books fall short. Begin to Code with JavaScript is packed with innovations, from its JavaScript code samples you can interact with straight from your browser to its "Make Something Happen" projects. Whether you're a total beginner or you've tried before, this guide will put the power, excitement, and fun of programming where it belongs: in your hands! Easy, friendly, and you're in control!Learn how to...Get and use the powerful free Visual Studio Code tool for JavaScript programmingExplore the JavaScript environment and see what happens when programs runLearn key concepts from example programs, and use them to jumpstart your ownCreate web pages containing JavaScript programs using HTML and CSSWrite complete JavaScript programs that run inside browsersMaster JavaScript features for storing and processing dataBreak large programs into small, flexible componentsUse software objects to create custom data types to solve specific problemsDesign more attractive and usable applicationsMake your programs more secure and reliableUse libraries and frameworks to create powerful software more quicklyGet started with the essentials of interactive game developmentAbout This BookFor absolute beginners who've never written a line of codeFor anyone who's been frustrated with other beginning programming books or coursesFor people who've started out with other languages and now want to learn JavaScript