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As I said before, JavaScript is a for-real programming language. That means it has arrays, for loops, if-else statements, and lots of other computer science-y things going on. Despite that, the language is actually very beginner-friendly. You don’t have to have a degree in computer science or arcane mathematics to get started with a programming language. And because of the way JavaScript interacts with web browsers, you will be to do some amazing things pretty quickly.
One thing that makes JavaScript unique is [its ability to manipulate the DOM](https://unicorn-utterances.com/posts/understanding-the-dom/). The Document Object Model (or DOM) is an API (advanced programming interface) that allows JavaScript to manipulate the HTML and CSS of a website as the user navigates around the page and uses its features. Basically, the web browser can read JavaScript and make changes to the look, feel, and even the structure of the page in real-time.
One thing that makes JavaScript unique is [its ability to manipulate the DOM](/posts/understanding-the-dom/). The Document Object Model (or DOM) is an API (advanced programming interface) that allows JavaScript to manipulate the HTML and CSS of a website as the user navigates around the page and uses its features. Basically, the web browser can read JavaScript and make changes to the look, feel, and even the structure of the page in real-time.
To go back to our building construction analogy… well, it starts to break down at this point. Imagine if you could wave a magic wand and turn the wood siding on your building into bricks. Or change the color of the building from gray to bright blue. Remember the steel beams of HTML our building is made of on the inside? By using the DOM, JavaScript can change those too!
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Now you should have a better conceptual understanding of the primary web technologies, what they do, and how they work together to create the internet that we see and use every day. Once you learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you will have a firm foundation to build on to create your own websites and applications.
You can also read more about how your browser understands and utilizes HTML and CSS in order to display content and handle user interaction under-the-hood on [another post on the site](https://unicorn-utterances.com/posts/understanding-the-dom/).
You can also read more about how your browser understands and utilizes HTML and CSS in order to display content and handle user interaction under-the-hood on [another post on the site](/posts/understanding-the-dom/).
Finally, you're always able to [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/FMcvc6T) if you have any questions or comments while you're learning. All are welcome!