Files and Directories

Topic Overview

Files

Pages Images Audio and Video Scripts Text Documents TODO

Directories

Web Directories (“Folders”) Directory Structure Best Naming Practices TODO

Documentation

Plain Text Files Markdown Files README Files TODO

Developing with GitHub.com

Git Version Control Create a New Repository Edit a File Create a New File Upload a File TODO

Scripts

Scripts add functionality to websites by running on the client (your browser) or the server (think Amazon’s computer). Scripts are what makes sites interesting and dynamic.

script.js

JavaScript (JS)

JavaScript is the third piece of the puzzle, along with HTML and CSS. These three languages provide structured, styled, and interactive sites.

Easy-to-learn, free.
Incredibly popular; wide-usage with community knowledgebase.
Versatile. Basic JS can be used inline in HTML, and developing entire applications.
Because the code executes on the client's computer, it can be a security risk.
Interpreted differently across browsers; requires testing.

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