CHAPTER 1
Basics
I think everyone should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think. I view computer science as a liberal art, something everyone should learn to do.
—Steve Jobs
In this chapter, we’ll cover these topics:
- Overview of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript syntaxes
- Brief introduction to Agile methodology
- Advantages of cloud computing, Node.js, and MongoDB
- Descriptions of HTTP requests/responses and RESTful API concepts
If you are an experienced web developer, I don’t recommend it, but feel free to skip this chapter. It’s important to brush up on the fundamental concepts before moving forward. Why? Maybe you have ...
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