Coding For Dummies

Informationen zum Autor Nikhil Abraham was Director of Business Development & Growth at Codecademy. In that role, he taught and trained thousands of beginning coders across a variety of professions. He helped refine Codecademy's online courses, which have introduced basic coding skills to millions of learners. Klappentext Practice coding online at codecademy Learn the basics of five different coding languages Apply coding skills to build an application Start here to learn coding basics Coding knowledge is a must-have 21st century skill. If you're ready to learn the magic behind web and app development but don't know a style sheet from a string, Coding For Dummies is the perfect place to start! Explore the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python and find out how to build great web applications. Once you're up and running, you can continue to refine and practice your skills online at Codecademy.com. Inside... Learn the value of coding The steps for creating an app Building web pages with HTML Adding structure with CSS Getting interactive with JavaScript(R) First steps into Python(R) and Ruby Zusammenfassung Coding For Dummies! (9781119293323) was previously published as Coding For Dummies! (9781118951309). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design! the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

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Nikhil Abraham was Director of Business Development & Growth at Codecademy. In that role, he taught and trained thousands of beginning coders across a variety of professions. He helped refine Codecademy's online courses, which have introduced basic coding skills to millions of learners.

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• Practice coding online at codecademy
• Learn the basics of five different coding languages

• Apply coding skills to build an application Start here to learn coding basics Coding knowledge is a must-have 21st century skill. If you're ready to learn the magic behind web and app development but don't know a style sheet from a string, Coding For Dummies is the perfect place to start! Explore the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python and find out how to build great web applications. Once you're up and running, you can continue to refine and practice your skills online at Codecademy.com. Inside...

• Learn the value of coding
• The steps for creating an app
• Building web pages with HTML
• Adding structure with CSS
• Getting interactive with JavaScript(R)
• First steps into Python(R) and Ruby

Résumé
Coding For Dummies, (9781119293323) was previously published as Coding For Dummies, (9781118951309). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

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Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Coding 5

Chapter 1: What Is Coding? 7

Chapter 2: Programming for the Web 19

Chapter 3: Becoming a Programmer 33

Part 2: Building the Silent and Interactive Web Page 41

Chapter 4: Exploring Basic HTML 43

Chapter 5: Getting More Out of HTML 59

Chapter 6: Getting Stylish with CSS 75

Chapter 7: Next Steps with CSS 97

Chapter 8: Working Faster with Twitter Bootstrap 119

Chapter 9: Adding in JavaScript 135

Part 3: Putting Together a Web Application 157

Chapter 10: Building Your Own App 159

Chapter 11: Researching Your First Web Application 171

Chapter 12: Coding and Debugging Your First Web Application 187

Part 4: Developing Your Coding Skills Further 197

Chapter 13: Getting Familiar with Ruby 199

Chapter 14: Wrapping Your Head around Python 213

Part 5: The Part of Tens 227

Chapter 15: Ten Free Resources for Coding and Coders 229

Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Novice Coders 237

Index 245