The Best Front-End Development eBooks for Beginners

Completely revised and updated, this best-selling introduction to programming in JavaScript focuses on writing real applications. JavaScript lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social apps like Twitter to browser-based game frameworks like Phaser and Babylon. Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. This much anticipated and thoroughly revised third edition of Eloquent JavaScript dives deep into the JavaScript language to show you how to write beautiful, effective code.

It has been updated to reflect the current state of Java¬Script and web browsers and includes brand-new material on features like class notation, arrow functions, iterators, async functions, template strings, and block scope. A host of new exercises have also been added to test your skills and keep you on track. As with previous editions, Haverbeke continues to teach through extensive examples and immerses you in code from the start, while exercises and full-chapter projects give you hands-on experience with writing your own programs. You start by learning the basic structure of the JavaScript language as well as control structures, functions, and data structures to help you write basic programs. Then you'll learn about error handling and bug fixing, modularity, and asynchronous programming before moving on to web browsers and how JavaScript is used to program them. As you build projects such as an artificial life simulation, a simple programming language, and a paint program, you'll learn how to:. - Understand the essential elements of programming, including syntax, control, and data. - Organize and clarify your code with object-oriented and functional programming techniques. - Script the browser and make basic web applications. - Use the DOM effectively to interact with browsers. - Harness Node.js to build servers and utilities. Isn't it time you became fluent in the language of the Web? * All source code is available online in an inter¬active sandbox, where you can edit the code, run it, and see its output instantly. Contents. Introduction. (Part 1: Language). Values, Types, and Operators. Program Structure. Functions. Data Structures: Objects and Arrays. Higher-order Functions. The Secret Life of Objects. Project: A Robot. Bugs and Errors. Regular Expressions. Modules. Asynchronous Programming. Project: A Programming Language. (Part 2: Browser). JavaScript and the Browser. The Document Object Model. Handling Events. Project: A Platform Game. Drawing on Canvas. HTTP and Forms. Project: A Pixel Art Editor. (Part 3: Node). Node.js. Project: Skill-Sharing Website.

Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You’ll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you’ll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices. Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various techniques and short quizzes to make sure you understand key concepts. This thoroughly revised edition is ideal for students and professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels.

It is simple and clear enough for beginners, yet thorough enough to be a useful reference for experienced developers keeping their skills up to date. Build HTML pages with text, links, images, tables, and formsUse style sheets (CSS) for colors, backgrounds, formatting text, page layout, and even simple animation effectsLearn how JavaScript works and why the language is so important in web designCreate and optimize web images so they’ll download as quickly as possibleNew! Use CSS Flexbox and Grid for sophisticated and flexible page layoutNew! Learn the ins and outs of Responsive Web Design to make web pages look great on all devicesNew! Become familiar with the command line, Git, and other tools in the modern web developer’s toolkitNew! Get to know the super-powers of SVG graphics.

Master HTML and CSS fundamentals to create beautiful websites.The best book on the market for modern web design fundamentals!Every one of the over 4 billion webpages online today use HTML markup language to display its content. HTML is everywhere. Experienced developers know that a mastery of HTML and CSS fundamentals is not only an essential web design skill, but also the solid foundation of a robust coding skillset.

In HTML & CSS QuickStart Guide author, instructor, and 10+ year Fortune 500 tech company veteran David DuRocher breaks down HTML5 and CSS3 fundamentals manageable, practical, and engaging segments designed for first-time developers. David's unique and engaging approach to teaching HTML and CSS principles means that readers are ready to start designing from the very first chapter without enduring an avalanche of boring jargon or dry technobabble. Truly anyone, at any stage of their lives, can learn to code. HTML and CSS are the perfect starting point on that journey-easy to learn, easy to implement, HTML & CSS open the door to a world of coding possibilities. HTML & CSS QuickStart Guide Is Perfect For: Full stack developers looking to brush up on their front-end development skillsJobseekers looking to increase the value of their resumeArtists, bloggers, and digital entrepreneurs who want to customize their web presenceWordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace users who want to tweak templates and make them their ownAnyone who wants to create attractive, responsive, and modern websites with no prior experience neededHTML & CSS QuickStart Guide Covers: HTML and CSS for Beginners - all of the core HTML and CSS fundamentals you need to know in one placeHTML tags, CSS elements, CSS styling, and exactly how to fit the pieces togetherHow to save time using best practices to produce clean and tidy codeFormatting, sizing, fonts, images, multimedia, forms, sprites, and gradients - all of the tools you need to make your website 100% your own!HTML and CSS QuickStart Guide Will Teach You: Modern Web Design Fundamentals - How to use the powerful combination of HTML5 and CSS3 to build functional and responsive web pagesSite Structure and Responsive Design Principles - How to format HTML and CSS markup to produce attractive web sites and web pages that look great on any browser and any device.Breathing Life Into Your Projects - How to incorporate forms, multimedia elements, special characters and more into your web projectsCorrect Markup Best Practices - How to efficiently use CSS and HTML together to produce clean, professional HTML documents using industry-standard tools such as GitHubHTML and CSS for Beginners - HTML and CSS elements, formatting, padding, gradients, menus, testing, debugging, keeping your site's code up to date and more-all supported with abundant visual examples and a practical hands-on project!*LIFETIME ACCESS TO FREE HTML AND CSS DIGITAL ASSETS*A complete hands-on project using an industry-standard GitHub code repository along with a complete online HTML, CSS, and web design resource library, web development cheat sheets, and more!