Coding for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Coding 5

CHAPTER 1: What Is Coding? 7

CHAPTER 2: Programming for the Web 19

CHAPTER 3: Becoming a Programmer 33

Part 2: Building the Silent and Interactive Web Page 41

CHAPTER 4: Exploring Basic HTML 43

CHAPTER 5: Getting More Out of HTML 59

CHAPTER 6: Getting Stylish with CSS 75

CHAPTER 7: Next Steps with CSS 97

CHAPTER 8: Working Faster with Twitter Bootstrap 119

CHAPTER 9: Adding in JavaScript 135

Part 3: Putting Together a Web Application 157

CHAPTER 10: Building Your Own App 159

CHAPTER 11: Researching Your First Web Application 171

CHAPTER 12: Coding and Debugging Your First Web Application 187

Part 4: Developing Your Coding Skills Further 197

CHAPTER 13: Getting Familiar with Ruby 199

CHAPTER 14: Wrapping Your Head around Python 213

Part 5: The Part of Tens 227

CHAPTER 15: Ten Free Resources for Coding and Coders 229

CHAPTER 16: Ten Tips for Novice Coders 237

Index 245