• Practice coding online at codecademy
• Learn the basics of five different coding languages
• Apply coding skills to build an application

Start here to learn coding basics

Coding knowledge is a must-have 21^st century skill. If you're ready to learn the magic behind web and app development but don't know a style sheet from a string, Coding For Dummies is the perfect place to start! Explore the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python and find out how to build great web applications. Once you're up and running, you can continue to refine and practice your skills online at Codecademy.com.

Inside...

• Learn the value of coding
• The steps for creating an app
• Building web pages with HTML
• Adding structure with CSS
• Getting interactive with JavaScript^(R)
• First steps into Python^(R) and Ruby

Nikhil Abraham was Director of Business Development & Growth at Codecademy. In that role, he taught and trained thousands of beginning coders across a variety of professions. He helped refine Codecademy's online courses, which have introduced basic coding skills to millions of learners.