Javascript for Kids for Dummies - 9781119119869

Kids who dream of creating the next Facebook or Twitter or Pandora need to know JavaScript to start making their dream a reality. The problem is not every school offers coding education to younger students and code camps can be expensive and remote.JavaScript For Kids For Dummies helps teach the basics of coding and JavaScript to kids who are interested in getting started with JavaScript but either don't have the opportunity to take coding classes at school or in camp. It's also ideal for those kids who simply prefer to learn on their own. Broken down into smaller, goal-oriented projects,JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces core coding concepts as it walks the student through steps for creating interactive applications. The book is ideal for early-to-pre-teen learners interested in expanding their technology skills as well as younger readers eager to learn via step-by-step instruction.

Projects include:

- Creating a calculator app while learning the basics of JavaScript
- Building a grocery shopping app while learning HTML, Arrays and Variables
- Making a MadLibs-style game while learning strings
- Building a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' game while learning conditional logic
- Creating a lemonade stand app while learning loops