JavaScript is the programming language of the internet, the secret sauce that makes websites dynamic, responsive, and all-around awesome. JavaScript Crash Course will quickly teach total beginners how to code in this popular, easy-to-learn language.

This light-hearted, fast-paced introduction teaches you programming essentials through fun examples, hands-on exercises, and projects like building a Pong-style game. Discover all the important aspects of the language without delving into expert-level nitty-gritty details or confusing jargon. You will quickly develop an understanding of key coding concepts including strings, functions, arrays, and loops, and then move on to more advanced topics, such as building web-page interactivity by manipulating the DOM, and drawing graphics with Canvas. Along the way, you'll have fun using JavaScript to make games, apps, and even create music.