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JavaScript For Kids For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) Paperback – August 24, 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 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.

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"The Very Best beginner's book on JavaScript, for adults (and children). Don't be fooled by the title about kids. This is solid for anyone at any age." - Michael Beloved, Amazon Vine Voice

"...a great comprehensive introduction to JavaScript for pre-teens and teenagers interested in learning about JavaScript, and for parents who wish to help them." - Little Lake County

"Yes, JavaScript for Kids for Dummies was written for children but it works perfectly for anyone that doesn't have a great understanding of how coding works." - ellenblogs.com

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Learn coding and build cool stuff!

JavaScript is what makes websites and apps work. This book shows you how to write JavaScript code by creating a MadLibs-style game, an adventure game, a calculator app, a lemonade stand app, a web page, and more. Learn JavaScript and wow your friends!

  • Start right away -- get started using the JavaScript Console in the very first chapter
  • Make things you can use -- build apps you can use and games to play with your friends
  • Go farther -- get creative with the coding language that adds life to the web and powers popular apps

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (August 24, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119119863
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119119869
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 13 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
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Customers find the book useful for starting development for kids. It uses examples and is appropriate for middle-school and high-school students. The projects are visual, making it fun to learn.

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  • Neil
    1.0 out of 5 stars disfunctional
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2022
    Far too much description with little hands on practice. After 50 pages of descriptive material little of which will be retained by a new user some small opportunities for coding emerge. This is emphatically not the way to teach programming.
  • Neil.A
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Kids" might need a little help
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2023
    I bought this as JavaScript is my one weakness in using the big three (CSS, HTML, JavaScript).
    I've been self teaching myself over the last couple of years and most of CSS and HTML you can get to grips with fairly easy. JavaScript does need a fair bit of maths at times to get into.
    It's been a long time since I was a kid but I really struggle to understand JavaScript so thought this would be and easy approach, for the most part it is. Nice step by step instructions and most bits of code are explained line by line.
    The only thing I didn't like is for some bits you have to sign up to JSFiddle to get your code to work. I use windows 10 notepad and for the main part got it working fine but most of the later coding in the book is done on JSFiddle and if you want to use notepad it's a lot of copying and pasting which does get confusing.
    If you're going to stick with JSFiddle you'll be fine as the book does lean that way.
    It really does depend how smart you are I guess (in my case not very it seems, as even reading the same bits two or three times went over my head).
    Still it is all a learning process and if you can keep your frustration level to a minimum and know when to give it a rest for the day you'll do fine.
    Stack overflow is invaluable source for all things CSS, HTML, JavaScript. Give them a look.
  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2017
    Not good for kids. Just not interesting enough
  • Matt R
    1.0 out of 5 stars Do not bother with this book if you are wanting to learn basic java script
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2016
    After reading and practising a few of the chapters I thought it was absolutely rubbish for teaching you basic java script don't get me wrong it does teach you a few basic java script protocols but to be fair its not pure java script and its not using java script software either. If you are wanting to learn java script using actual java script software then I would stay well away from this book since I have wasted my money and am now searching for a much better alternative java script book wise.