JavaScript Tutorial

Examples in Each Chapter

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Example

My First JavaScript

Click me to display Date and Time.

 

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Learn by Examples

Examples are better than 1000 words. Examples are often easier to understand than text explanations.

This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying "Try it Yourself" examples.

If you try all the examples, you will learn a lot about JavaScript, in a very short time!

Why Study JavaScript?

JavaScript is one of the 3 languages all web developers must learn:

   1. HTML to define the content of web pages

   2. CSS to specify the layout of web pages

   3. 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.