When it comes to programming languages, JavaScript takes the crown as the world’s most popular choice. Why? Well, it’s pretty much the backbone of the web! If you’ve ever interacted with a website—whether it’s clicking buttons, filling out forms, or even just watching a cool animation—there’s a good chance JavaScript was working its magic behind the scenes.
One of the best things about JavaScript is how easy it is to learn. Seriously! Even if you’re new to coding, jumping into JavaScript feels like a breeze compared to some other languages. With tons of resources available online—from tutorials and videos to interactive coding platforms—you can start writing your own scripts in no time. Plus, since it’s such a widely used language, there’s a huge community out there ready to help you along your journey. So why not dive in and see what all the fuss is about?
Examples in Each Chapter
With our “Try it Yourself” editor, you can edit the source code and view the result.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h2>My First JavaScript</h2>
<button type="button"
onclick="document.getElementById('demo').innerHTML = Date()">
Click me to display Date and Time.</button>
<p id="demo"></p>
</body>
</html>Use the Menu
We recommend reading this tutorial, in the sequence listed in the menu.
If you have a large screen, the menu will always be present on the left.
If you have a small screen, open the menu by clicking the top menu sign ☰.
Learn by Examples
Examples are better than 1000 words. Examples are often easier to understand than text explanations.
This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying “Try it Yourself” examples.
Why Study JavaScript?
JavaScript is one of the 3 languages all web developers must learn:
- HTML to define the content of web pages.
- CSS to specify the layout of web pages.
- JavaScript to program the behavior of web pages.