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W3Schools is a training website for learning web technologies online. Content includes tutorials and references relating to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, PHP, Python, AngularJS, React.js, SQL, Bootstrap, Sass, Node.js, jQuery, XQuery, AJAX, XML, Raspberry Pi, C++, C# and Java.

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About W3Schools

W3Schools is an online platform providing tutorials, reference documentation, and exercises covering web development and programming languages and technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java, PHP, C, C++, C#, React, Node.js, and many others. Content is organized into tutorials, language/technology references, practice exercises, quizzes, and interactive code challenges, along with an online code editor for writing and testing code directly in the browser.

The platform includes certification programs for many of its covered topics, a website-building tool called W3Schools Spaces with web hosting, and W3Schools Academy offerings for educational institutions and organizations. It offers a free tier alongside a paid "PLUS" upgrade that adds features such as an ad-free experience, hosting, and support. Registered users can track their learning progress, earn XP, and follow guided learning paths.

The service is aimed at beginners and professionals learning or referencing web development and programming topics, and has been operating since 1999. Additional resources include a color picker, browser usage statistics, a typing speed test, code snippets, website templates, live bootcamps with instructors, and AWS training content.

Key features

  • Free tutorials and reference documentation for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Java, and dozens of other languages
  • Interactive online code editor to edit code and preview results in the browser
  • Exercises, quizzes, and code challenges with progress tracking for signed-in users
  • Certification programs across topics like HTML, CSS, Python, SQL, and Cyber Security
  • Website hosting via W3Schools Spaces with no setup required
  • PLUS upgrade unlocking ad-free browsing, hosting, and support

Frequently asked questions

Is W3Schools free to use?

Yes, W3Schools offers free tutorials that have been available since 1999, alongside a paid PLUS upgrade for features like ad-free browsing, hosting, and support.

What languages and topics does W3Schools cover?

It covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java, PHP, C, C++, C#, React, Node.js, and many other languages and frameworks.

Can I practice coding directly on the site?

Yes, W3Schools provides an online code editor for both frontend (HTML/CSS/JS) and backend (Python/PHP/Java/C, etc.) that lets you edit code and view results in the browser.

Does W3Schools offer certifications?

Yes, it offers certificates across topics such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, and Cyber Security to document your knowledge.

Who is W3Schools for?

It is aimed at beginners and professionals learning web development and programming, and also offers Academy options for educational institutions and businesses.

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