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What is JavaScript and which courses teach it?

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JavaScript is a programming language, just like Tynker Blocks.

JavaScript is a great first programming language because it's easy to learn, powerful, and everywhere around us. JavaScript powers the websites you visit everyday, and it's used by engineers at websites like YouTube, Facebook, and other websites. And when you write JavaScript code, you can share it easily with friends and run it in any web browser (like Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari).

  • JavaScript 1 – Learn to code fun browser-based games using JavaScript and HTML canvas. Build 11 mini-games like Snake and Pong!

  • Intro to Web Development – Learn to create responsive web pages using HTML and CSS.

  • Intro to Programming and Art – Using JavaScript and p5.js code, draw on a digital canvas, create Snapchat-style photo filters, make games, and much much more.

Find JavaScript starter projects by going to Create Projects > JavaScript Projects