Get to grips with the fundamentals of JavaScript and learn to build the programming skills that will kickstart your career as a software developer

Key Features

• Learn the basics of JavaScript programming to create dynamic web pages
• Explore the fundamentals of back-end development using Node.js
• Tackle challenging development problems and apply solutions to real-world situations

Book Description

If you're looking for a programming language to develop flexible and efficient apps, JavaScript is a great choice. However, while offering real benefits, the complexity of the entire JavaScript ecosystem can be overwhelming. This Workshop is a smarter way to learn JavaScript. It is specifically designed to cut through the noise and help build your JavaScript skills from scratch, while sparking your interest with engaging activities and clear explanations.

Starting with explanations of JavaScript's fundamental programming concepts, this book will introduce the key tools, libraries and frameworks that programmers use in everyday development. You will then move on and see how to handle data, control the flow of information in an application, and create custom events. You'll explore the differences between client-side and server-side JavaScript, and expand your knowledge further by studying the different JavaScript development paradigms, including object-oriented and functional programming.

By the end of this JavaScript book, you'll have the confidence and skills to tackle real-world JavaScript development problems that reflect the emerging requirements of the modern web.

What you will learn

• Write clean, maintainable and eloquent JavaScript code
• Build websites using plain JS and various frameworks and libraries
• Simplify your workflow with package managers such as Gulp and Grunt
• Use Node.js to build server-side JavaScript applications
• Improve the functionality of your applications with browser APIs
• Implement asynchronous programming to build apps that can multitask

Who this book is for

The JavaScript Workshop is the ideal guide to JavaScript for beginners. It is designed for anyone who wants to get started learning JavaScript. Whether you're an aspiring web developer, or are just curious about learning how to code with a versatile programming language, this book will help you get up and running. Previous development experience is not required, but basic prior knowledge of HTML and CSS will help you get the most from this book.