JS Archive.
Getting Started with Javascript.
What am I learning? This is JavaScript (JS), a programming language. There are many languages, but JS has many uses and is easy to learn.
What can we use JavaScript for?
make websites respond to user interaction build apps and games (e.g. blackjack) access information on the Internet (e.g. find out the top trending words on Twitter by topic) organize and present data (e.g. automate spreadsheet work; data visualization)
What is programming?
Programming is like writing a list of instructions to the computer so it can do cool stuff with your information.
Programs can’t yet make your bed, but they can do math, keep track of your bank account, or send a message to a friend.
To do any of these actions, the program needs an input. You can ask for input with a prompt.
Examples: