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1 week agoJavaScript Basics: From Syntax to the DOM
JavaScript is the layer of the web that turns static pages into interactive experiences. While HTML structures content and CSS controls presentation, JavaScript responds to user actions, updates content dynamically, and connects logic to what happens in the browser. For many beginners, JavaScript is also where learning starts to feel less abstract. You write code, refresh the page, and immediately see something change. This direct feedback helps explain not just how JavaScript works, but why it matters. Many learners first encounter JavaScript through online coding courses, where short exercises make it easier to experiment and understand how code affects real pages.
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