Chapter 2
Getting Ready to Code
IN THIS CHAPTER
Installing a variety of web browsers for testing
Setting up your folders
Learning what to look for in a good text editor
Making sure you have everything you need
Constructing code using the WebDev Workbench
Beware of enterprises that require new clothes.
— HENRY DAVID THOREAU
One of the things that can quickly dishearten a person taking up a new hobby or pastime is the early realization that to do the thing right, you need quite a bit of new stuff: new tools, new materials, and, yes, perhaps even new clothes. It’s enough to nip a newfound fascination with baking or running or macramé in the bud.
One of the most attractive features of learning to build web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is that you don’t need an expensive or complicated setup to get started. In fact, you may not need anything new at all because, if you have a Windows PC or a Mac, it’s almost certainly the case that you already have everything you need. Sweet! ...
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