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JavaScript: Getting Started

JavaScript is the popular programming language which powers web pages and web applications. If you are new to programming or just new to the language, this course will get you started coding in JavaScript.

Beginner
3h 58m
(2279)

Created by Mark Zamoyta

Last Updated Jun 28, 2025

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JavaScript: Getting Started

JavaScript is the popular programming language which powers web pages and web applications. If you are new to programming or just new to the language, this course will get you started coding in JavaScript.

Beginner
3h 58m
(2279)

Created by Mark Zamoyta

Last Updated Jun 28, 2025

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What you'll learn

If you’re learning to program for the first time, or if you’re coming from a different language, this course, JavaScript: Getting Started, will give you the basics for coding in JavaScript. First, you'll discover the types of applications that can be built with JavaScript, and the platforms they’ll run on. Next, you’ll explore the basics of the language, giving plenty of examples. Lastly, you’ll put your JavaScript knowledge to work and modify a modern, responsive web page. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge in JavaScript to create simple programs, create simple web applications, and modify web pages.

JavaScript: Getting Started
Beginner
3h 58m
(2279)
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Mark Zamoyta - Pluralsight course - JavaScript: Getting Started
Mark Zamoyta
17 courses 4.6 author rating 9036 ratings

Mark started in the developer world over 25 years ago. He began his career with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Johns University. After spending 10 years on Wall Street working for Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and other major investment banks, Mark became interested in animation and video game software.

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