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Sign upJavaScript is the most popular programming language in the world, and 0:00 with good reason. 0:04 It's fun, versatile, and easy to get started with. 0:04 You'll find JavaScript in many different places 0:08 in what is known as front end programming. 0:10 JavaScript is used in web browsers to power interactive web pages, 0:13 like this simple website. 0:16 In fact, you'll build these pages in one of the courses in this track. 0:18 JavaScript also works on powerful web servers to manage streaming data, create 0:22 chat rooms and build web applications which is known as back end programming. 0:27 You can even use JavaScript to build mobile phone applications for iOS and 0:31 Android. 0:35 JavaScript finds a place in nearly every website you visit. 0:36 Major companies like Netflix, LinkedIn, PayPal, 0:40 Walmart and Uber use JavaScript to power their websites. 0:42 In this track we'll teach you the basics of the programming language. 0:46 You'll also learn how to build fun interactive web pages with JavaScript. 0:49 In these courses, you'll build a list management program, an R.S.V.P. 0:54 app, and more. 0:57 You don't need any previous programming experience. 0:59 This track is a great place to start if you're simply curious about programming or 1:02 you want to become a professional programmer yourself. 1:07 Welcome. 1:10
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