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JavaScript Tutorial
Learn JavaScript
The Programming Language of the Web
JavaScript is easy to learn.
This tutorial covers everything from basic JavaScript up to the latest 2025 version.
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Examples in Each Chapter
With our Try it Yourself editor, you can edit the source code and view the result.
Use the Menu
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Learn by Examples
Examples are better than 1000 words.
Examples are often easier to understand than text explanations.
This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying Try it Yourself examples.
Note
If you try all the examples, you will learn a lot about JavaScript, in a very short time!
Why Study JavaScript?
JavaScript is one of the 3 languages all web developers must learn:
- HTML to define the content of web pages
- CSS to specify the layout of web pages
- JavaScript to program the behavior of web pages
Learning Speed
In this tutorial, the learning speed is your choice.
Everything is up to you.
If you are struggling, take a break, or re-read the material.
Always make sure you understand all the "Try-it-Yourself" examples.
The only way to become a clever programmer is to:
Practice coding! Practice coding! Practice coding!
Commonly Asked Questions
- How do I get JavaScript?
- Where can I download JavaScript?
- Is JavaScript Free?
You don't have to get or download JavaScript.
JavaScript is already running in your browser on your computer, on your tablet, and on your smart-phone.
JavaScript is free to use for everyone.
JavaScript Exercises
Many chapters in this tutorial end with an exercise where you can check your level of knowledge.
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JavaScript References
W3Schools maintains a complete JavaScript reference, including all HTML and browser objects.
The reference contains examples for all properties, methods and events, and is continuously updated according to the latest web standards.
Complete JavaScript Reference »
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