JavaScript is:
- JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language
- Designed for creating network-centric applications
- Complementary to and integrated with Java
- Complementary to and integrated with HTML
- Open and cross-platform
- JavaScript is the world’s most popular programming language
- JavaScript is the programming language of the Web
- JavaScript is easy to learn
- This tutorial will teach you JavaScript from basic to advanced
Why Learn JavaScript?
JavaScript is one of the 3 languages all web developers must learn:
- HTML to define the content of web pages
- CSS to specify the layout of web pages
- JavaScript to program the behavior of web pages
This tutorial covers every version of JavaScript:
- The Original JavaScript ES1 ES2 ES3 (1997-1999)
- The First Main Revision ES5 (2009)
- The Second Revision ES6 (2015)
- The Yearly Additions (2016, 2017, 2018)
Learning Speed
In this tutorial, the learning speed is your choice.
Everything is up to you.
If you are struggling, take a break, or re-read the material.
Always make sure you understand all the “Try-it-Yourself” examples.
The only way to become a clever programmer is to: Practice. Practice. Practice. Code. Code. Code !
Commonly Asked Questions
- How do I get JavaScript?
- Where can I download JavaScript?
- Is JavaScript Free?
You don’t have to get or download JavaScript.
JavaScript is already running in your browser on your computer, on your tablet, and on your smart-phone.
JavaScript is free to use for everyone.
JavaScript References
W3Schools maintains a complete JavaScript reference, including all HTML and browser objects.
The reference contains examples for all properties, methods and events, and is continuously updated according to the latest web standards.
