JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide

Who knew how simple using JavaScript could be? Make the most of JavaScript--even if you've never programmed anything before.  JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to learn JavaScript and use it together with CSS3 and HTML5 to create powerful web and mobile experiences. Learn how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly easy step at a time. JavaScript has never been this simple! Here's a small sample of what you’ll learn: Organize your code with variablesUnderstand how functions make your code reusableUse the popular if/else statement to help make a decision in codeLearn about switch statements and when to use themWork with for, while, and do...while loopsLearn how to use global and local scopeUnderstand what closures areLearn about the various places your code can liveUnderstand how to write comments and use good commenting practicesLearn about the basic types of objects you’ll run into in JavaScriptFind out that pizza has an educational value beyond just being deliciously awesomeLearn how to perform common string operationsUse arrays to handle lists of dataLearn to create custom objectsGet up to speed on some of the big ES6 changes

Kirupa Chinnathambi has spent most of his life trying to teach others to love web development as much as he does. In 1999, before blogging was even a word, he started posting tutorials on kirupa.com. Since then, he has written hundreds of articles, authored books, and recorded many YouTube training videos.