JavaScript For Kids For Dummies

Chris Minnick, Eva Holland

ISBN 10: 1119119863 / ISBN 13: 9781119119869

Editore: John Wiley and Sons Inc, US, 2015

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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 appDeepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping appLearn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure gameDiscover 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.

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• Titolo: JavaScript For Kids For Dummies
• Editore: John Wiley and Sons Inc, US
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1119119863
• ISBN 13: 9781119119869
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Peso: 648 grammi

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Riassunto

Kids who dream of creating the next Facebook or Twitter or Pandora need to know JavaScript to start making their dream a reality. The problem is not every school offers coding education to younger students and code camps can be expensive and remote.JavaScript For Kids For Dummies helps teach the basics of coding and JavaScript to kids who are interested in getting started with JavaScript but either don't have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp. It's also ideal for those kids who simply prefer to learn on their own. Broken down into smaller, goal-oriented projects,JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces core coding concepts as it walks the student through steps for creating interactive applications. The book is ideal for early-to-pre-teen learners interested in expanding their technology skills as well as younger readers eager to learn via step-by-step instruction.

Projects include:

- Creating a calculator app while learning the basics of JavaScript
- Building a grocery shopping app while learning HTML, Arrays and Variables
- Making a MadLibs-style game while learning strings
- Building a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' game while learning conditional logic
- Creating a lemonade stand app while learning loops

Informazioni sull?autore

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