Chris Minnick Boeken

Have big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript! If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online.

Get up to speed on building applications with ReactJS with this practical yet very approachable book that will provide you with everything you need to understand what React is and how to start building applications with it. You will learn through practical examples and different techniques, tools, and patterns used in day-to-day React work.This book will not assume you know what all of the technical terms mean, rather for those who are unfamiliar or are entry-level engineers, terms will be clarified and explained providing readers with relevant and modern-day examples for today's engineer. This is not to say a non-beginner can't learn a trick or two from this book! This book is set up in a way that is approachable for beginners as well as "easily skimmable" for more seasoned programmers who are just looking to get up to speed with React Quickly.

A technology book for kids! Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language. This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

Ready to escape the drama of existing social media platforms and try something new and awesome in the world of social media? In Mastodon For Dummies, experienced tech trainers Chris Minnick and Mike McCallister show you exactly how to use Mastodon, the hot decentralized social media offering on the web and destination for thousands of social media migrants. Learn how to sign up for the service on your choice of server and get familiar with the rules of what’s sure to become your new favorite app. You’ll discover how to connect with other people, attract your own followers, and make yourself right at home in the Mastodon community.In the book, you’ll find:Easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose the Mastodon server that suits you bestInstructions for establishing new connections on a new social platform and learning the rules of the roadTips for conducting business on Mastodon and making a home for your home-based business or brand on the social media serviceStep-by-step guides on launching your very own server

Learn to code the fun way with nine real projects for true beginners Adventures in Coding is written specifically for young people who want to learn how to code, but don't know where to begin. No experience? No problem! This book starts from the very beginning to take you from newbie to app- builder in no time.

JavaScript is essential for creating modern websites. Minnick and Holland introduce you to what JavaScript does, help you get a handle on the basic syntax, and even explore how to use JavaScript with HTML5. You'll be creating dynamic websites in no time!

This is a hands-on, practical guide for learning Vue 3. We assume that you know HTML and JavaScript pretty well, and that you're comfortable with CSS, meaning that you know what CSS rules are and how to apply them with classes and styles.We start the book off with a lesson on some of JavaScript's more advanced features, many of which we use throughout the course. You should, at the very least, page through that lesson to make sure you're familiar with those aspects of JavaScript. From there, we jump into Vue.js. You'll start off with a simple "Hello, Vue!" app, and then, throughout the book, we'll walk you through creating a small, but featureful math app. This will give you the skills you need to build many different types of Vue applications.This is an updated version of our Actionable Vue.js book. This version is written for Vue 3 and includes a new lesson on Vue Routing.

This is a hands-on, practical guide for learning React. We assume that you know HTML and JavaScript pretty well, and that you're comfortable with CSS, meaning that you know what CSS rules are and how to apply them with classes and styles.We start the book off with a lesson on some of JavaScript's more advanced features, many of which we use throughout the book. You should, at the very least, page through that lesson to make sure you're familiar with those aspects of JavaScript.From there, we jump into React. You'll start off with a simple "Hello, world!" app, and then we'll begin walking you through creating a small, but featureful math app. This will give you the skills you need to build many different types of React applications.When reading this book, you should be sitting at your computer. When you first begin, plan to spend at least two uninterrupted hours. You should do your best to get through lesson 3 in the first sitting. That will get you through the foundational learning. From there on out, you'll be hopping back and forth between the book and viewing, editing, and writing code on your computer. Go through the book slowly and methodically. Read every demo carefully. Work through every exercise. You cannot learn to code through reading alone. You must practice.When you have finished working through this book, you will be comfortable building React applications.

This is a hands-on, practical guide for learning Vue.js. We assume that you know HTML and JavaScript pretty well, and that you’re comfortable with CSS, meaning that you know what CSS rules are and how to apply them with classes and styles. We start the book off with a lesson on some of JavaScript’s more advanced features, many of which we use throughout the course. You should, at the very least, page through that lesson to make sure you’re familiar with those aspects of JavaScript. From there, we jump into Vue.js. You’ll start off with a simple “Hello, Vue!” app, and then, throughout the book, we’ll walk you through creating a small, but featureful math app. This will give you the skills you need to build many different types of Vue.js applications. When reading this book, you should be sitting at your computer. When you first begin, plan to spend at least two uninterrupted hours. You should do your best to get through lesson 3 in the first sitting. That will get you through the foundational learning. From there on out, you’ll be hopping back and forth between the book and viewing, editing, and writing code on your computer. Go through the book slowly and methodically. Read every demo carefully. Work through every exercise. You cannot learn to code through reading alone. You must practice. So, get ready for some hard work and some good fun!

Your full-color, friendly guide to getting started with HTML5 and CSS3! HTML and CSS are essential tools for creating dynamic websites and help make your websites even more effective and unique. This friendly-but-straightforward guide gets you started with the basics of the latest versions of HTML and CSS: HTML5 and CSS3.