Getting started with Javascript

[Dusk_mybb_import13243]

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What is JavaScript?[/u]]
JavaScript is a object-oriented programming language that I personally think of as a "plugin" to HTML/xHTML. It is used mostly to make your website more "interactive" with features such as "prompts", which is a new window that "pops up" in your internet browser window. It is imbedded in web pages and read by the browser.

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Is Java & JavaScript the same?[/u]]
NO!
Java and JavaScript are two completely different languages in both concept and design! Java (developed by Sun Microsystems) is a powerful and much more complex programming language - in the same category as C and C++.

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What do I need to know before learning JavaScript?[/u]]
Basic understanding of HTML/xHTML

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Where can I learn it?[/u]]
Numerous websites and youtube channels teach JavaScript.
I personally would suggest:
TheNewBoston
W3Schools

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What IDE's do you suggest for JavaScript?[/u]]
There are many IDE's, so I want approach them all.
Here is a few:
Aptana
JavaScript Editor
NetBeans IDE

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Can you help me with the basics?[/u]]
Sure! Click Here!

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[Method_mybb_import12907]

Interesting.. im in 8th grade and im thinking about learning "Business programming" they teach you javascript in 9th grade, then some other thing in 10th, then C++ in 11th and finally Java in 12th. Can't wait =D

 

[Dusk_mybb_import13243]

I would learn Java before C++.
I was considering to learn C++ but I learned Java first.

I am still in the learning stage of JavaScript but I promise, if it's so easy.
Like if you know HTML then this shouldn't be that difficult.

 

[ArmyyStrongg_mybb_import13329]

Yea i still havnt decided what i want to do after Java

Its between C++,PHP,or HTML/Javascript

C++ to make more powerful programs
PHP- i dont really know much about it but i konw alot of people need it and not alot of people know it
HTML/Javascript- to make websites basically

 

[Dusk_mybb_import13243]

Learn HTML/JavaScript then go learn php or c++

 

[Inxy]

Dusk did you request to be in Writer Group. man your guides are best i seen

 

[Dusk_mybb_import13243]

I will probably join the developer group over the writers group but we will see.
I was talking the elite about joining both.
Haven't applied for either as of yet.