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NISHANT RATHORE
NISHANT RATHORE

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The Beginner’s Guide to Learning JavaScript

Introduction

JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It powers websites, web applications, and even backend systems. If you're new to coding, JavaScript is a great language to start with!

1. Why Learn JavaScript?

  • It's beginner-friendly.
  • It runs in the browser—no setup required!
  • It’s widely used in web development, making it a valuable skill.

2. Getting Started

To write JavaScript, all you need is a browser and a text editor. You can start by opening your browser’s developer console (press F12 in Chrome) and typing:


js
console.log("Hello, JavaScript!");
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Cathy

Thank you for sharing, I also learned a lot! I also want to recommend an environment building tool that I commonly use. I think it is very light and fast. servbay.com/ Personally, I think it is very convenient to learn Java with this.