JavaScript is one of the 3 languages all web developers must learn:
1. HTML to define the content of web pages
2. CSS to specify the layout of web pages
3. JavaScript to program the behavior of web pages
This tutorial covers every version of JavaScript:
- The Original JavaScript ES1 ES2 ES3 (1997-1999)
- The First Main Revision ES5 (2009)
- The Second Revision ES6 (2015)
- The Yearly Additions (2016, 2017, 2018)
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. Practice. Practice. Code. Code. Code !
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 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.
JavaScript Quiz Test
Test your JavaScript skills at W3Schools!
JavaScript Can Change HTML Content
One of many JavaScript HTML methods is getElementById()
.
The example below "finds" an HTML element (with id="demo"), and changes the element content (innerHTML) to "Hello JavaScript":
Example
document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "Hello JavaScript";
JavaScript Can Change HTML Attribute Values
In this example JavaScript changes the value of the src
(source) attribute of an <img>
tag:
JavaScript Can Change HTML Styles (CSS)
Changing the style of an HTML element, is a variant of changing an HTML attribute:
Example
document.getElementById("demo").style.fontSize = "35px";
JavaScript Can Hide HTML Elements
Hiding HTML elements can be done by changing the display
style:
Example
document.getElementById("demo").style.display = "none";
JavaScript Can Show HTML Elements
Showing hidden HTML elements can also be done by changing the display
style:
Example
document.getElementById("demo").style.display = "block";
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