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JavaScript Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming Kindle Edition

by Nick Morgan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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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.

Learn JavaScript—Fast! 

JavaScript Crash Course is a fun-filled, fast-paced introduction to programming with JavaScript. Dive right in and you’ll be writing code, solving problems, and building working web applications and games in no time. You’ll start by learning fundamental programming concepts, such as variables, arrays, objects, functions, conditionals, loops, classes, and more. Aided by engaging examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll build on this foundation and combine JavaScript with HTML and CSS to create interactive web applications that you can run right away.

Then you’ll put your new skills into play with three substantial projects: a Pong-style game with a virtual opponent, an app that generates electronic music, and a platform for visualizing data fetched from an API.

Along the way, you’ll learn how to:

• Update web pages in real time by manipulating the Document Object Model
• Trigger functions in response to events like key presses and mouse clicks
• Generate graphics and animations with JavaScript and HTML’s Canvas element
• Visualize data with the D3.js library and scalable vector graphics (SVG)
• Make electronic music with Tone.js and the Web Audio API

If you’ve been thinking about digging into programming, JavaScript Crash Course will get you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Jump on your magic carpet and ride!
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'Fun, practical, hands-on'

“A fun, practical, hands-on introduction that I wish I had when I was learning JavaScript. Readers can learn from the very basics all the way through making real games and applications that are relevant to ‘real-world’ development practices.”

—Cassidy Williams, @cassidoo, startup advisor and CTO at Contenda

'Excellent and engaging'

"Condense[s] the foundational concepts of JavaScript into concise, approachable descriptions that are easily accessible to beginners. Throw in some fun lessons in graphics and sound to create a game, and you've got an excellent and engaging JavaScript book that’s well worth your time."

—Nicholas C. Zakas, @slicknet, creator of ESLint and veteran JavaScript book author

'Wonderful'

“JavaScript Crash Course offers practical, pragmatic, and project-based education on how to think about and work with JavaScript. . . . Nick is providing a wonderful service with his hands-on teaching, both here and in JavaScript for Kids.”

—Scott Hanselman, @shanselman, VP Developer Community at Microsoft

About the Author

Nick Morgan is a software engineer at Twitter. He started on the web team, writing JavaScript to help to build the main twitter.com website. He now writes Scala for the backend Tweets service, working on projects such as the change from 140 to 280 character Tweets and the Limit Replies feature. Nick grew up in the UK, and has a degree in Music and Sound Recording from the University of Surrey. He now lives in Colorado with his wife, two daughters, three cats, and one dog.

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About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

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"The perfect no-nonsense guide for folks who just want to roll their sleeves up and pick up the basics from scratch. It skips the distractions that often complicate a mastery of web programming, like UI frameworks, build tools, and server tech, using real projects to give aspiring web engineers a solid foundation."
—Jed Schmidt, founder of BrooklynJS

“A fun, practical, hands-on introduction that I wish I had when I was learning JavaScript. Readers can learn from the very basics all the way through making real games and applications that are relevant to ‘real-world’ development practices.”
—Cassidy Williams, @cassidoo, startup advisor and CTO at Contenda

“JavaScript Crash Course offers practical, pragmatic, and project-based education on how to think about and work with JavaScript. . . . By the time you complete the crash course, you'll be ready to start your own projects. Nick is providing a wonderful service with his hands-on teaching, both here and in JavaScript for Kids. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.”
—Scott Hanselman, @shanselman, VP Developer Community at Microsoft

"Nick has managed to condense the foundational concepts of JavaScript into concise, approachable descriptions that are easily accessible to beginners. Throw in some fun lessons in graphics and sound to create a game, and you've got an excellent and engaging JavaScript book that’s well worth your time."
—Nicholas C. Zakas, @slicknet, creator of ESLint and veteran JavaScript book author

"When learning an instrument, the best results come from balancing theory with playing real music. JavaScript Crash Course provides a similar balance for learning to program. You get to see JavaScript's workings as a language and fundamental part of the Web, while also sinking your teeth into some practical projects. This book will help you build up your JavaScript 'repertoire' and develop a good mindset for progressing further."
—Peter Cooper, Editor of JavaScript Weekly

"Ideal for high school and college students, self-study, and public library collections, Javascript Crash Course is a "must-have" for anyone who needs to learn Javascript fast for school, business, or just plain fun. Highly recommended!"
—Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Nick Morgan is a software engineer, most recently at Twitter. He started on the web team, writing JavaScript to help to build the main twitter.com website, before moving to writing Scala for the backend Tweets service, where he helped design Edit Tweet and the change from 140 to 280 character tweets. Nick grew up in the UK, and has a degree in Music and Sound Recording from the University of Surrey. He now lives in Colorado with his wife, two daughters, three cats, and one dog.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09JBF5K9F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press (March 5, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2407 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1718502265
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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Heather Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, up to date JS book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
This is my first "unputdownable" book of 2024. Morgan is a great writer, and he explains JS concepts very well. I've been reading this book for a couple months, and even with taking careful notes + doing all the examples and exercises, I'm already almost done with chapter 5. Like I said, it's hard to put down. I'm also taking an online JS course and this book has been a great supplement/explainer for the course material. I would say if you're the type to learn from books, this is the most up to date/accessible JS book on the market right now.
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Runy Calmera
3.0 out of 5 stars Hmm a bit too complicated for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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I thought this would he a crash course like the Pyhthon crash course series.

But the examples are too complicated. The author dives too much into details.

And I’m trying to get through an example project about music. Learning javascript AND learning a difficult topic like music theory is a bit too much.

Sometimes I get the feeling that this writer is very passionate about music and javascript but he is forgetting he is writing for people who are just starting to learn about Javascript.

I liked the game example. And I liked the examples about Classes.

I learned the basics about Javascript but this did not feel like a crash course. It was sometimes too difficult and not right for a beginner.

I would recommend using kore simpler examples like filling in a form, creating a website or to do app or graphic bar chart app. The game is also ok.

But the project about music is too advanced.

If you have never programmed before and trying to learn javascript this should NOT be your first Javascript book.
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