A fast-paced, thorough programming introduction that will have you writing your own software and web applications in no time.
Like Python Crash Course, this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground upโthis time using the popular JavaScript programming language.
Learn JavaScriptโFast!
JavaScript Crash Course is a fun-filled, fast-paced introduction to programming with JavaScript. Dive right in and youโll be writing code, solving problems, and building working web applications and games in no time. Youโll start by learning fundamental programming concepts, such as variables, arrays, objects, functions, conditionals, loops, classes, and more. Aided by engaging examples and hands-on exercises, youโll build on this foundation and combine JavaScript with HTML and CSS to create interactive web applications that you can run right away.
Then youโll put your new skills into play with three substantial projects: a Pong-style game with a virtual opponent, an app that generates electronic music, and a platform for visualizing data fetched from an API.
Along the way, youโll learn how to:
โข Update web pages in real time by manipulating the Document Object Model
โข Trigger functions in response to events like key presses and mouse clicks
โข Generate graphics and animations with JavaScript and HTMLโs Canvas element
โข Visualize data with the D3.js library and scalable vector graphics (SVG)
โข Make electronic music with Tone.js and the Web Audio API
If youโve been thinking about digging into programming, JavaScript Crash Course will get you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Jump on your magic carpet and ride!