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Learn In-Demand, High-Paying Programming & AI Skills —Even If You Have Never Written A Single Line Of Code Before!
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Now is Still the Perfect Time to Learn How to Program
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From the desk of John Donnachie,
Founder of QuickStartGuides.com
Hey Future Coder 👋
Have you always wanted to learn how to program but didn't know where and how to start?
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With the QuickStart Guides Academy You Will
Learn AI Coding Tools to Stay Ahead of Others
AI is not replacing people, people who know how to use AI are replacing those who don't. Utilize AI coding tools in your programming journey to stay ahead of the curve.
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The QuickStart Guides Academy is the #1 Resource for Learning Coding & AI Skills
Designed Specifically For Beginners!
We know how intimidating it can be to learn programming. That's why we've purpose-built everything in the Academy and our books specifically for beginners, no prior experience needed!
Learn To Code From Experts With Decades Of Experience
The Academy and books were expertly crafted by leading professionals with decades of experience. Our authors and instructors have worked with giants like Target, Adobe, Disney, LinkedIn, and more!
Self-Paced Learning!
Learn on your own time, your own way.
Watch over 40 hours of high-quality video courses and recordings of live sessions from our expert instructors on your own time.
In-Depth Video Training!
Follow along with our expert instructors as they provide clear and detailed instructions on what to do, how to do it and most importantly, why you are doing it!
Everything You Need to Develop In-Demand AI & Tech Skills
Learn New AI Vibe Coding Tools
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Guided projects from beginner to advanced. Build a portfolio of real-world projects.
Weekly Live Workshops
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Self-Paced Courses
40+ Hours of Self-Paced Video Courses
Self-paced video courses developed by real experts. Track your progress as you go.
Expert-Led Community
Never get stuck.
Unlimited access to experts active in the industry and a supportive community of like-minded beginners cheering each other on along the way.
Learn Foundational Coding Languages and the Tools that Power Modern Coders
Languages You'll Learn
Python
JavaScript
SQL
HTML
CSS
Tools You'll Learn
VS Code
GitHub Copilot
Claude Code
Replit
Lovable
Meet Your Academy Instructors
Learn from experts that are active in the industry and experienced teaching beginners
Gabriel Higareda
AI-Assisted Coding Expert and Top 1% Freelancer on Upwork
Gabriel Higareda is a software developer and agency owner with a Computer Science degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and over 10 years of experience in tech. A top 1% freelancer on Upwork with 13,000+ hours delivered, he specializes in AI-native development. Gabriel brings real-world experience building with AI tools to help students understand what's possible.
Frank Chambergo
AI-Assisted Coding Expert and Current Professional Developer
Frank Chambergo is a software developer and instructor specializing in AI-assisted development, teaching students how to think like programmers while using tools like GitHub Copilot, Git, and GitHub to work more effectively.
Wanda McCrae
Full-Stack Web Developer and Instructor
Wanda McCrae is a full-stack web developer and instructor with an M.S. in computer engineering and over a decade of engineering experience, spanning production firmware for air traffic control systems to modern web application development. She brings real-world depth to her teaching — her projects are built with the same standards she advocates in the classroom: clean architecture, rigorous testing, CI/CD pipelines, and web accessibility.
Chris Zaleski
20+ Year IT Veteran & Instructor
Chris is a former coding bootcamp instructor with 20+ years in IT and biotechnology, gaining extensive experience with software engineering and data analysis in both academic environments and the private sector.
Learn to Code With Hands-on Projects
Learn by doing as you follow guided, step-by-step projects
The research is clear: Hands-on project-based learning is the best approach for retention and mastery.
Applying what you have learned means that you are engaging critical thinking skills and building on concepts to ensure you comprehend and retain them.
That’s why the Academy includes practical projects that scale in complexity and difficulty while maintaining a self-paced learning environment.
Not only that, but a project-based learning approach mirrors the kind of work that professional programmers see in their day-to-day roles.
Build a Game
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Analyze a Database
The QuickStart Guides Difference
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Real stories from people who went from feeling stuck to building real skills with a clear, guided system.
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QuickStart Guides Programming Bundle
Instant eBook and Audiobook Delivery Included with your Free Academy Trial
BOOK 1 of 4
Master the Most Popular Programming Language
INSIDE THIS BOOK: 4 Parts | 18 Chapters | 408 Pages
INSIDE THIS BOOK:
4 Parts | 18 Chapters | 408 Pages
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This Book Has Taught Thousands:
Practical JavaScript – Set Up Your Development Space and Build a Working Portfolio-Ready Project
JavaScript Core Fundamentals – How to Use Variables, Objects, Strings, Functions, and More!
Programming Essentials – Troubleshooting, Debugging, Writing Clean Code, Tips and Time-Savers
Advanced Concepts – Animating with JavaScript, Mastering jQuery, and Creating Interactivity
Written by Senior Full-Stack Developer and DevOps Manager
Robert Oliver is a senior developer and DevOps consultant with over two decades of experience in the field.
Robert Oliver
BOOK 2 of 4
Build Apps, Automate Tasks and More with Python
INSIDE THIS BOOK: 4 Parts | 21 Chapters | 367 Pages
INSIDE THIS BOOK:
4 Parts | 21 Chapters | 367 Pages
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This Book Has Taught Thousands:
Practical Python Examples and Follow Along to Code Your Own Game!
How to Use Python for Web Design and Interfacing with GitHub, SQL, and Other Applications
Object-Oriented Programming Principles – Managing Data, Scripts, Logic, Inputs, Outputs, and More!
Programming Essentials – Debugging, Producing Clean Code, Best Practices, Time-Savers, and Tips
Written by Senior Full-Stack Developer and DevOps Manager
Robert Oliver is a senior developer and DevOps consultant with over two decades of experience in the field.
Robert Oliver
BOOK 3 of 4
Leverage Big Data and Create + Manage Databases with SQL
INSIDE THIS BOOK: 3 Parts | 10 Chapters | 221 Pages
INSIDE THIS BOOK:
3 Parts | 10 Chapters | 221 Pages
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This Book Has Taught Thousands:
The basic structure of databases: what they are, how they work, and how to successfully navigate them
How to use SQL to retrieve and understand data no matter the scale of a database
The most important SQL queries, along with how and when to use them for best effect
Professional applications of SQL and how to “sell” your new SQL skills to your employer
Written by a Renowned Data Expert and Leading SQL Instructor
Walter Shields is a renowned data expert and LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 25 years of experience managing data systems for Fortune 500 companies.
Walter Shields
BOOK 4 of 4
Make Sites and Apps Beautiful with Modern HTML & CSS
INSIDE THIS BOOK: 4 Parts | 17 Chapters | 331 Pages
INSIDE THIS BOOK:
4 Parts | 17 Chapters | 331 Pages
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This Book Has Taught Thousands:
The powerful combination of HTML5 and CSS3 to build functional and responsive web pages.
How to produce attractive websites that look great on any browser and any device.
How to incorporate forms, multimedia elements, and more into your web projects.
To produce clean, professional HTML documents using industry-standard tools such as GitHub.
Written by Web Design Veteran at a Fortune 500 Company
David DuRocher is a web development instructor and a 13+ year veteran at a Fortune 500 tech company. He is currently a technical account manager for Adobe and a web development instructor at Noble Desktop.
David DuRocher
Real Bestsellers.
Thousands of Positive Reviews
These are not short pamphlets. These are full-length, award-winning, best-selling books that are used in college classrooms across the country - all yours, 100% free when you start your free trial to the QuickStart Guides Academy.
Read eBooks on any device kindle, ereader, iPad, nook, tablet, laptop, and more
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Written by experts specifically for beginners.
Supplemental video training + full code available online.
Engaging callouts enhance comprehension and retention.
Read or Listen to the Included QuickStart Guides on Any Device
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How to use the Academy + the Programming Bundle
Learn foundational programming languages with QuickStart Guides
Step 1
Step 2
Watch courses and work on projects to apply what you've learned
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Get support from expert mentors in the community, attend weekly live sessions to stay current with AI tools, and more!
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Who Is This For?
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Beginner Programmers
No experience? No problem! The QuickStart Guides Programming Bundle will expedite your education and put you on the path to success!
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Navigating the Programming Job Market
Communicate your new programming skills to employers and ace technical interviews.
Building a Strong Coding Portfolio
How to build a portfolio that showcases your programming skills and wows potential employers.
A Comprehensive Guide to Learning Programming
Focus on the fundamentals and best practices that make learning any programming language easier.
QuickStart Guides Has Thousands of Positive Reviews from Verified Customers
“I refer to them daily. Really help you through and guide and direct and anything that you're trying to do in these languages.”
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“I came from a novice background, and this book really helped me learn how to build a website. I highly recommend it!”
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“I really like the supplemental resources and the way the book is laid out. It's really easy to flip through and look for different information.”
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“I've done lots of online courses, every kind of SQL course and none of them are as explicit with specific details as this book.”
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What's Included with Your QuickStart Guides Academy Trial:
JavaScript QuickStart Guide
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Python QuickStart Guide
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eBook + audiobook
SQL QuickStart Guide
spiral-bound + eBook + audiobook
Normally $42.98
eBook + audiobook
HTML & CSS QuickStart Guide
spiral-bound + eBook + audiobook
Normally $44.98
eBook + audiobook
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Since 2014, QuickStart Guides has been developing content by leading experts designed specifically for beginners. From tech and AI to finance and business, we've helped over 1 million learners worldwide learn valuable skills to advance their lives and achieve their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want to cancel my subscription during or after my trial?
Easily cancel your subscription via our self-service account portal at any time during or after your trial. No questions asked.
You can also reach out to our US-based Customer Success Team at support@quickstartguides.com to request assistance managing your subscription.
Do I get to keep the books if I cancel my trial?
Yes! You get lifetime access to the entire QuickStart Guides programming bundle in ebook and audiobook format, regardless of your academy subscription status.
Your access to the ebooks and audiobooks will be delivered immediately after you start your trial, and they're yours to keep forever.
If you experience any issues accessing your digital content, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Customer Success Team at support@quickstartguides.com
Can I really start programming with these books and the Academy?
Yes! In fact, you’ll start programming while reading the books. Each book in the QuickStart Guide Programming Bundle is built around actionable, hands-on learning with follow-along coding projects.
Build a fun and functional game with Python QuickStart Guide, design a modern and responsive website while reading HTML & CSS QuickStart Guide, add dynamic functionality to your own webpages with JavaScript QuickStart Guide, and learn how to manipulate and understand large data sets with the sample database and free database browser featured throughout SQL QuickStart Guide.
Plus, once you have completed the books the additional projects in the QuickStart Guides Academy will keep up your programming momentum!
In what order should I read the books?
There is not necessarily a "best" order to read the books—each book covers its own ground when discussing each programming language so you can truly read them in any order.
That being said, HTML & CSS is generally regarded as the easiest language to learn while Python and JavaScript, while not overly challenging, are considered the most involved.
Reading the books in this order means starting with HTML & CSS QuickStart Guide then reading SQL QuickStart Guide, followed by Python QuickStart Guide and finishing the series with JavaScript QuickStart Guide.
Once you have completed the books, move on to the included Project Packs hosted in the QuickStart Guides Academy and dive in to the included free digital bonuses for the complete programming learning experience!
How do I access the Digital Assets, code associated with each book and the other Digital Assets?
Instructions for accessing the free Digital Assets and convenient follow-along code snippets are included in the first few pages of each book or by scanning the QR code printed inside your shipping box.
You can always reach out to our Customer Success Team at support@quickstartguides.com with any questions about your free Digital Assets.
Are these the same books that you sell other places?
Yes! These are the exact same books we sell at other retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble that have garnered thousands of positive reviews and five-star ratings.
Thousands of other readers from around the globe have used the guidance included in these books to take the first steps on their own programming journeys—there's a reason they are Amazon bestsellers!
However, this bundle isn’t available with everything shown on this page at this low of a price anywhere else other than this page.
Can the content in the Academy help me get a job?
The learning materials in this bundle are designed to familiarize you with fundamental programming concepts and put what you learn into practice.
Included in this bundle are resources to help prepare you for a programming interview and assist you in your job search, however, every employer is different, and we can't speak to job requirements across a range of industries.
While a mastery of the basics may be sufficient for some roles, other employers may have more stringent requirements and as such we cannot guarantee that learning the material in this bundle alone will result in employment.
I don't have any programming experience. Is this for me?
No experience, no problem!
The books included in the QuickStart Guide Programming Bundle are written specifically for beginners and have no programming or coding perquisites. Each book starts with the absolute fundamentals and builds on that learning to present programming concepts in a way that makes them easy to learn and easy to implement. If you have ever used a computer before, you already have all of the skills you need to start programming!
Plus, once you finish the books you will have the foundation needed to tackle the hands-on projects in the included Project Packs hosted in the QuickStart Guides Academy along with direct access to our instructors and community support to help you along your journey.
This bundle is designed to teach anyone how to program even if they have never written a line of code before!
Who wrote these books?
The authors of the books in this bundle boast a collective 50+ years of programming experience and industry knowledge.
Each has worked with some of the largest companies in the world and has taught thousands of students via online courses, the books in this bundle, and in-person classrooms how to master career-building programming skills.
You can learn more about the each of the authors by scrolling further up on this page.
What devices can I use to read the eBooks?
Our eBooks are available in multiple formats and can be read on any device. Your eBook delivery message will include both EPUB and DRM-Free PDF files which can be selected at point of download.
Ebook files can be read with free software and in many cases can be read with the software that comes with your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Should I read the books first or start with the content in the Academy?
We recommend reading the books while working through the content in the Academy.
Which book you begin with will depend on your specific goals of what you'd like to achieve with programming, but the content in the Academy is complementary to what you'll be learning within the books and built upon the foundations of those programming languages.
While there are no prerequisites for the Academy, the hands-on coding projects assume that you will be familiar with some of the basic concepts covered in the books.
What devices can I use to listen to the audiobooks?
The audiobooks in this bundle can be listened to in your browser or on any device with the free BookFunnel app.
You can even listen to your audiobooks in the car with Bluetooth or wired connections to your mobile device!
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