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JavaScript Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
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 up—this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.
JavaScript is the programming language of the internet—the secret sauce that makes websites dynamic, responsive, and all-around awesome. This fast-paced tutorial quickly teaches total beginners how to code in this popular, easy-to-learn language. Light-hearted and hands-on, the book introduces you to programming essentials through fun examples, hands-on exercises, and cool projects like building a Pong-style computer game. You’ll discover all of the important aspects of the language (without delving into expert-level nitty-gritty details or confusing jargon) as you develop a fast knack for programming with JavaScript.
Like Python Crash Course , this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground up—this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.
JavaScript is the programming language of the internet—the secret sauce that makes websites dynamic, responsive, and all-around awesome. This fast-paced tutorial quickly teaches total beginners how to code in this popular, easy-to-learn language. Light-hearted and hands-on, the book introduces you to programming essentials through fun examples, hands-on exercises, and cool projects like building a Pong-style computer game. You’ll discover all of the important aspects of the language (without delving into expert-level nitty-gritty details or confusing jargon) as you develop a fast knack for programming with JavaScript.
376 pages, Paperback
Published March 5, 2024
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March 17, 2024
A great introductory JavaScript book. Much better than the previous one I read, JavaScript and jQuery by Jon Duckett. A kind of coffee table one full of pictures aimed more at a general reader wanting to understand, rather than a coder. Enough of that book though.
If you enjoyed the style of Python Crash Course, this is very similar. Good breakdown of key syntax to get you started with plenty of simple code examples. Approaches some of the depth of prototype inheritance, method overloading, but without dwelling on theory and implementation details. Practical, fun and varied projects / exercises at the end (including making a small game).
All in all, this is a great JavaScript book for someone who is either new to / getting into web development or anyone who has coded in other languages and wanting to add JS to their repertoire.
If you enjoyed the style of Python Crash Course, this is very similar. Good breakdown of key syntax to get you started with plenty of simple code examples. Approaches some of the depth of prototype inheritance, method overloading, but without dwelling on theory and implementation details. Practical, fun and varied projects / exercises at the end (including making a small game).
All in all, this is a great JavaScript book for someone who is either new to / getting into web development or anyone who has coded in other languages and wanting to add JS to their repertoire.
May 7, 2024
Why Isn't The Cat On This Book Cover Wearing The Aviator Goggles
I can't stop thinking of this strange, illogical book cover.
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Anyways, this book was great.
I know JavaScript quite well myself, so the intention of me getting this book is to learn better how to teach JavaScript to youth.
I found Morgan did a great job at going through all the pieces of JS that you need to know.
Definitely worth checking out if you are new to JS programming.
4.8/5
I can't stop thinking of this strange, illogical book cover.
...
Anyways, this book was great.
I know JavaScript quite well myself, so the intention of me getting this book is to learn better how to teach JavaScript to youth.
I found Morgan did a great job at going through all the pieces of JS that you need to know.
Definitely worth checking out if you are new to JS programming.
4.8/5
December 13, 2025
Excellent introduction to JavaScript - the music project was a bit difficult and inaccessible if you don't have a music background though, so I'd recommend just skimming that one if like me you don't have a music background
March 4, 2024
A good introductory level book. Not for seasoned developers
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