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Cut through the noise and get real results with a step-by-step approach to beginner JavaScript development Key Features -A structured, straightforward introduction to JavaScript for beginners -A JavaScript tutorial with step-by-step exercises and activities that help build key skills -Structured to let you progress at your own pace, on your own terms -Use your physical print copy to redeem free access to the online interactive edition Book Description You already know you want to learn JavaScript, and a smarter way to learn JavaScript is to learn by doing. The JavaScript Workshop focuses on building up your practical skills so that you can develop cutting-edge applications for web, mobile and desktop users. Alongside knowledge of HTML and CSS, JavaScript is a key skill for those looking to enter professional web development. You'll learn from real examples that lead to real results. Throughout The JavaScript Workshop, you'll take an engaging step-by-step approach to understanding JavaScript code. You won't have to sit through any unnecessary theory. If you're short on time you can jump into a single exercise each day or spend an entire weekend learning about functional programming and unit testing. It's your choice. Learning on your terms, you'll build up and reinforce key skills in a way that feels rewarding. Every physical print copy of The JavaScript Workshop unlocks access to the interactive edition. With videos detailing all exercises and activities, you'll always have a guided solution. You can also benchmark yourself against assessments, track progress, and receive content updates. You'll even earn a secure credential that you can share and verify online upon completion. It's a premium learning experience that's included with your printed copy. To redeem, follow the instructions located at the start of your JavaScript book. Fast-paced and direct, The JavaScript Workshop is the ideal companion for JavaScript beginners. You'll build and iterate on your JavaScript coding skills like a real software developer, learning along the way. This process means that you'll find that your new skills stick, embedded as best practice. A solid foundation for the years ahead. What you will learn -Learn how you can work with JavaScript to develop for the modern web -Discover ways to write clean and maintainable JavaScript code -Learn how to use unit testing to write bug free and stable JavaScript code -Simplify your workflow with package managers like Gulp, Grunt, and Webpack -Improve the performance of your web applications with server-side JavaScript -Explore ways to access and process external resources within your JavaScript application Who this book is for Our goal at Packt is to help you be successful, in whatever it is you choose to do. The JavaScript Workshop is an ideal JavaScript tutorial for the JavaScript beginner who is just getting started. Pick up a Workshop today, and let Packt help you develop skills that stick with you for life.Table of Contents -Getting to Know JavaScript -Working with JavaScript -Programming Fundamentals -JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks -Beyond the Fundamentals -Understanding Core Concepts -Popping the Hood -Browser APIs -Working with Node.js -Accessing External Resources -Creating Clean and Maintainable Code -Using Next-Generation JavaScript -JavaScript Programming Paradigms -Understanding Functional Programming -Asynchronous Tasks