“Baby steps, & lots of practice.”

That is the most common answer I hear to the How can I learn JavaScript? question.

Because let’s face it:

For JS beginners, the towering ecosystem that is JavaScript can be quite intimidating.

At Snipcart, we have many users who aren’t JS experts—and that’s just fine. We often try to guide them towards a better understanding and best practices. Following the count your keystrokes principle, I decided to create an evergreen resource I could later point to!

This intro for JS beginners will feature:

• A rich overview of JavaScript & its ecosystem
• A step-by-step learning program & key resources
• Two JavaScript exercises for beginners

Let’s take those first baby steps.

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