Welcome to Hobbyist JavaScript!

A demo website to teach people about javascript.

Date: [22nd May 2024]

Hi there! I'm Michelle, and I've been tinkering with JavaScript for over a decade. I live in the vibrant province of Ontario, Canada, where I enjoy baking, swimming, and spending time with my two dogs, Jasper and Cody. Over the years, I've discovered the immense satisfaction that comes from building something from scratch — be it a delicious cake or a sleek web application. That's why I created this site: to help you learn the art of coding in JavaScript, even if you're just doing it for fun.

Why Learn JavaScript?

JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages in the world and a cornerstone of web development. Whether you're looking to build interactive websites, develop games, or simply automate parts of your daily life, JavaScript can do it all. Here’s why learning JavaScript is a great choice:

Versatility: From front-end frameworks like React to back-end environments like Node.js, JavaScript is everywhere.
Community: The JavaScript community is one of the largest and most supportive. Whatever problem you face, someone has likely already solved it and written about it.
Career Opportunities: Knowing JavaScript opens up many doors in the tech industry, even if it starts as a hobby!

How Can This Site Help You?

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your skills, this site has something for you. Here’s how we can help:

Interactive Tutorials: Learn by doing with tutorials that let you write, test, and see your code run in real-time.
Step-by-Step Guides: From basic syntax to complex functions, our guides are detailed and easy to follow.
Community Support: Get help from fellow hobbyists through our community forum.

To give you a sneak peek, here’s a simple piece of JavaScript code that you'll learn to write:

// A simple JavaScript program to display "Hello, World!"
console.log("Hello, World!");

And here's what you can expect visually when you're coding along with us:

An image depicting a cozy study setup with a laptop open to a JavaScript coding tutorial, a notepad, a cup of coffee, and a view of a rainy window.

Ready to dive in? Let’s start this journey together, one line of code at a time. Happy coding!

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