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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 app
Deepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping app
Learn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure game
Discover 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.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: What Is JavaScript? Alert! JavaScript Is Awesome! 5
Chapter 1: Programming the Web 7
Chapter 2: Understanding Syntax 22
Chapter 3: Giving and Receiving Data 33
Chapter 4: Fiddling with Web Applications 51
Part II: Animating the Web 69
Chapter 5: JavaScript and HTML 71
Chapter 6: JavaScript and CSS 89
Chapter 7: Building an Animated Robot 104
Part III: Getting Operations 123
Chapter 8: Building Your Dream Car with Operands 125
Chapter 9: Putting It Together with Operators 136
Chapter 10: Creating Your Own JavaScript Word Game 153
Part IV: Arrays and Functions 171
Chapter 11: Creating and Changing Arrays 173
Chapter 12: Making It Functional 190
Chapter 13: Creating a Wish List Program 206
Part V: Freedom of Choice 231
Chapter 14: Making Decisions with the If...Else Statement 233
Chapter 15: Doing Different Things with Switch 252
Chapter 16: Choose Your Own Adventure 267
Part VI: Loops 293
Chapter 17: What's This Loop For? 295
Chapter 18: Using While Loops 309
Chapter 19: Building a Lemonade Stand 326
Index 355
