Do you want to start learning JavaScript but don’t know how or where to begin? In this post, we will give you the guidance you need to start educating yourself in the popular programming language. We will talk about why you might consider learning JavaScript both in terms of difficulty and career prospects. After that, the post will cover how you can get started, often for free. When you are finished, we want you to have a good understanding of how to start learning JavaScript from scratch on your own. What Is JavaScript and Why Learn It? Before getting into […]
How to Remove Unused CSS and JavaScript in WordPress
When you are looking for a way to remove unused CSS and JavaScript code from your WordPress website, you are most likely diving deep into improving site performance. After all, any code that the browser doesn’t have to load is code that doesn’t slow it down. However, it’s also generally a good idea to regularly check your WordPress site if you can remove any CSS or JavaScript that remains unused. This is especially true when changing your theme or installing new plugins. In this post, you will learn how to achieve this both manually and via plugin. What is Unused […]
How to Optimize JavaScript and CSS and Improve Website Performance
No one likes a slow website. In fact, many users would rather leave your site rather than wait more than two seconds for its pages to load. That’s why it’s crucial that your site is optimized for performance. Fortunately, there are many ways you can start tackling slow loading times and get your site in shape. Some are related to your content, others to your server, and still more to your site’s JavaScript and CSS code. In this article, we’ll explore why website performance optimization is so important. Then we’ll explain how to optimize JavaScript and CSS for your website. […]
Getting Started With JavaScript (And How It Compares to PHP)
JavaScript has been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. There’s a growing need for WordPress developers to “learn JavaScript deeply.” However, making the switch from PHP can seem overwhelming at first glance. In our opinion, even if PHP is your only programming language, you should find the switch to JavaScript comfortable enough to begin hacking away at a few scripts in no time. Once you understand how the basic building blocks of JavaScript are put together, you’ll have a solid grounding that will enable you to explore the more complex aspects of the language. In this […]
4 Excellent Resources for Learning JavaScript ES6
Given the growing connection between WordPress and JavaScript, there will likely be more and more JavaScript elements added to the platform over time. Therefore, the pressure to learn the language fluently is high. This can be somewhat challenging, since many older resources haven’t been revised in light of the most recent update. The answer, of course, is to focus on the resources that do look at the ES6 version of JavaScript, and ignore everything else. This may seem extreme, and there’s definite long-term value in starting from a solid foundation. For developers looking to code with the latest version of […]
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