Join James Williamson for an in-depth discussion in this video Learning JavaScript, part of Introduction to Web Design and Development.
- Now that we've discussed learning approaches…for HTML and CSS it's time to turn…our attention to JavaScript,…the third core web design skill that I keep mentioning.…JavaScript is a scripting language,…and that means the syntax is a little…bit more complex than HTML and CSS,…and there are more concepts to learn…before you can write it with any degree of fluency.…Now this typically means that for most people…JavaScript takes a little longer to learn than HTML and CSS.…
There're a lot of different opinions out there…about what the best approach is…in terms of learning JavaScript,…and not all of them are going to agree with mine.…However, I feel very strongly…about learning JavaScript a specific way.…You see, I learned JavaScript the wrong way.…Essentially I just picked up bits…here and there from a tutorial,…or I would go out and copy and paste a code snippet…which created a lot of gaps in my JavaScript knowledge…that later on I had to go back and fill in.…
So I want to recommend a path that's going to take…a little bit longer for you to learn,…
Author
James Williamson
Released
11/25/2014If you want to get up and running fast, check out the chapter on getting online, choosing a domain name and web host, and getting around the backend of a standard website. Need to stock your tool chest? Learn what you'll need to build a brand new site, from web design software and content management systems, to testing and prototyping tools and development frameworks. Finally, James outlines learning paths for where to go next, touching on subjects such as standards and accessibility, responsive design, and the three core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- What is web design?
- What is a web designer?
- Learning to code
- Choosing a web host
- Working with a CMS
- Exploring how websites are structured
- Choosing your framework or software
- Designing with standards and accessibility in mind
- Learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 6s
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Exercise files43s
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1. Exploring Web Design
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Exploring HTML9m 57s
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Exploring CSS6m 13s
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Exploring JavaScript12m 7s
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Learning to code2m 55s
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2. The Field of Web Design
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What is a web designer?4m 19s
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Is web design right for you?3m 23s
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3. Getting Started
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Getting online quickly4m 36s
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Choosing a web host6m 50s
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Registering domain names4m 45s
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Administering sites9m 27s
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How sites are structured7m 35s
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4. Exploring Tools
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Typical workstations5m 9s
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Choosing a code editor4m 43s
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Testing tools3m 57s
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Prototyping tools4m 57s
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Frameworks4m 17s
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JavaScript libraries4m 44s
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5. Learning Web Design
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What to learn first3m 38s
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Standards and accessibility5m 31s
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The importance of content3m 12s
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Designing for the screen3m 55s
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Learning HTML3m 58s
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Learning CSS3m 14s
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Learning JavaScript4m 18s
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Conclusion
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Where to go from here2m 58s
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Additional resources6m 2s
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