Q109 I am thinking of learning JavaScript as it would appear to be extremely useful and effective. However, I have no previous programming experience other than HTML. Do you think this is feasible or is it too ambitious?

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Q109 I am thinking of learning JavaScript as it would appear to be extremely useful and effective. However, I have no previous programming experience other than HTML. Do you think this is feasible or is it too ambitious?

JavaScript is an excellent language to learn for a beginner:

1. You can code the programs in a text editor.
2. No need to compile anything.
3. You can run the code by just using a web browser.
4. Its fun.
5. The specs are all available on the web.
6. Its an easy introduction in Object-Oriented programming.

Theres an excellent tutorial available by a chap called Stefan Koch at http://rummelplatz.uni-mannheim.de/~skoch/ I believe you can also download his complete site as a zip file.

Books - take a look at the recommended books section.

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• March 11, 2002 at 06:52:32: Richard
• February 18, 2002 at 13:30:45: Frank Pytel