It has been a tradition, in computer programming, as a first step into a larger world, to devise a trivial bit of code that outputs the statement, “Hello, World!“ for all to see. Here is one such instance, in a bit of a roundabout way:
(function() {
"use strict";
var a = "Hell",
b = "o, W",
c = "orld";
alert(a + b + c + "!");
} )();
That’s JavaScript. In Firefox (or Chrome), press F12 to open your Console, copy and paste that code, press Enter, and see what happens.
Learn JavaScript and jQuery
JavaScript and jQuery are, basically, the glue the holds the modern Web together. It can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, anyone can learn the tools of the trade. JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development by John Duckett is a great starting point.
Happy coding!
