JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language. It is designed for creating network-centric applications. It is complementary to and integrated with Java. JavaScript is very easy to implement because it is integrated with HTML. It is open and cross-platform.
Why Learn Javascript
Javascript is a MUST for students and working professionals to become great Software Engineers especially when they are working in Web Development Domain. I will list down some of the key advantages of learning Javascript:
Javascript is the most popular programming language in the world and that makes it a programmer’s great choice. Once you learned Javascript, it helps you developing great front-end as well as back-end software using different Javascript-based frameworks like jQuery, Node.JS, etc.
Javascript is everywhere, it comes installed on every modern web browser and so to learn Javascript you really do not need any special environment setup. For example, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and every browser you know as of today supports Javascript.
Javascript helps you create really beautiful and crazy fast websites. You can develop your website with a console-like look and feel and give your users the best Graphical User Experience.
JavaScript usage has now extended to mobile app development, desktop app development, and game development. This opens many opportunities for you as Javascript Programmer.
Due to high demand, there is tons of job growth and high pay for those who know JavaScript. You can navigate over to different job sites to see what having JavaScript skills looks like in the job market.
The great thing about Javascript is that you will find tons of frameworks and Libraries already developed which can be used directly in your software development to reduce your time to market.
There could be 1000s of good reasons to learn Javascript Programming. But one thing for sure, to learn any programming language, not only Javascript, you just need to code, and code and finally code until you become an expert.
This book has been prepared for JavaScript beginners to help them understand the basic functionality of JavaScript to build dynamic web pages and web applications.
For this Javascript book, it is assumed that the reader has prior knowledge of HTML coding. It would help if the reader had some prior exposure to object-oriented programming concepts and a general idea on creating online applications.
