JavaScript For Kids For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) - Softcover

Minnick, Chris; Holland, Eva

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119119863 ISBN 13: 9781119119869

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

Synopsis

Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript!

If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text guides you through the basics of coding with JavaScript, and is an essential resource if you want to expand your technology skills while following easy, step-by-step instructions. Through small, goal-oriented projects, you learn key coding concepts, while actually creating apps, games, and more. This hands-on experience, coupled with the presentation of ideas in a simple style, allows you to both learn and retain JavaScript fundamentals.

JavaScript has been heralded as 'the programming language of the web,' and many kids are interested in learning how to use it; however, most schools don't offer coding classes at this level, and most families can't afford the high cost of coding classes through a summer camp. But this can't stop you from developing your JavaScript coding skills! This fun text is all you need to get started on your JavaScript journey.

• Explore the basics of JavaScript through the creation of a calculator app
• Deepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping app
• Learn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure game
• Discover loops and strings by creating a lemonade stand app and MadLibs-style game

JavaScript For Kids For Dummies brings pre-teens and early teens into the world of coding by teaching them one of the key Web design languages.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Minnick and Eva Holland are experienced web developers, tech trainers, and coauthors of Coding with JavaScript For Dummies. Together they founded WatzThis?, a company focused on training and course development.

From the Back Cover

Learn coding and build cool stuff!

JavaScript is what makes websites and apps work. This book shows you how to write JavaScript code by creating a MadLibs-style game, an adventure game, a calculator app, a lemonade stand app, a web page, and more. Learn JavaScript and wow your friends!

• Start right away ― get started using the JavaScript Console in the very first chapter
• Make things you can use ― build apps you can use and games to play with your friends
• Go farther ― get creative with the coding language that adds life to the web and powers popular apps

FOR KIDS

The fun and easy way for kids to learn new skills on their own!

Or with a little help from friends, family, and teachers.

From the Inside Flap

Learn coding and build cool stuff!

JavaScript is what makes websites and apps work. This book shows you how to write JavaScript code by creating a MadLibs-style game, an adventure game, a calculator app, a lemonade stand app, a web page, and more. Learn JavaScript and wow your friends!

• Start right away — get started using the JavaScript Console in the very first chapter
• Make things you can use — build apps you can use and games to play with your friends
• Go farther — get creative with the coding language that adds life to the web and powers popular apps

For kids

The fun and easy way for kids to learn new skills on their own!

Or with a little help from friends, family, and teachers.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119119863
• ISBN 13: 9781119119869
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384