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Learn In-Demand, High-Paying Programming & AI Skills Without Expensive Courses—Even If You Have Never Written A Single Line Of Code Before!
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Learn cutting edge AI coding tools like Claude Code and Copilot
Designed specifically for beginners. No prior experience needed!
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Learn by doing with real-world, hands-on coding projects!
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Now is Still the Perfect Time to Learn How to Program
AI coding tools are helping beginners become programmers faster than ever!
$85,000 Entry-Level Salary! High average starting salaries for programmers in the US as of March 2026! (Salary.com)
Work from Home! Nearly 40% of programmers work from home! (StackOverflow)
Explosive Job Market Growth! Tech jobs in the U.S. are projected to grow at twice the rate of the overall workforce in the next decade! (CompTIA)
~50% of Programmers are Self-Taught! Nearly half of programmers working today were self-taught – no degrees or advanced education (HackerRank.com)
From the desk of John Donnachie,
Founder of QuickStartGuides.com
Hey Future Programmer 👋
Have you always wanted to learn how to program but didn't know where and how to start?
Have you felt overwhelmed and frustrated with the chaos of free, subpar online resources that seem more confusing than helpful?
Maybe you've considered purchasing one of those coding "bootcamps" only to almost have a heart attack when you saw the price or the time commitment.
Don't worry, there's a better way
Our newly launched QuickStart Guides Academy.....
You'll also get instant access to our best-selling QuickStart Guides Programming Bundle in eBook and Audiobook formats. includes our 4 best-selling programming books—books that have already helped thousands of readers start their programming journeys—bundled together at the lowest price we've ever offered.
Each book is a comprehensive yet approachable guide written specifically for beginners.
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What People Are Saying About QuickStart Guides
With the QuickStart Guides Academy You Will
Enhance Your Resume, Increase Your Salary!
Programming skills will enhance any resume. Get ahead in your current industry or switch to the lucrative tech sector.
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Learning new skills proves to employers that you can adapt. Add in-demand skills to your resume to stand out from the crowd!
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Skills that are in high demand command high compensation. This is especially true in the tech industry.
Future Proof Your Skills & Create Job Security!
Jobs that used to be "dependable" in other industries are drying up. Programming skills prepare you to pivot with our ever-changing, tech-based world.
Use ChatGPT And AI To Leapfrog Others!
AI is not replacing people, people who know how to use AI are replacing those who don't. Utilize ChatGPT in your programming journey to stay ahead of the curve.
Think Like a Programmer And Solve Any Problem!
Learning to program can rewire your brain to make you a better problem solver.
Programming teaches you how to break down complex challenges into manageable steps.
“I was on a service truck for 20 years and was able to start my own business, contracting and working remotely from home.”
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QuickStart Guides are the #1 Trusted Source For Learning New Skills
Designed Specifically For Beginners!
We know how intimdating it can be to learn programming. That's why we've purpose-built everything specifically for beginners, no prior experience needed!
Learn To Code From Experts With Decades Of Experience
The books and projects were expertly crafted by leading professionals with decades of experience. Our authors have worked with giants like Target, Adobe, Disney, LinkedIn, and more!
Self-Paced Learning!
Learn on your own time, your own way. No scheduled classes, bootcamps, or lectures. You have lifetime access to everything in the bundle so you can learn around your busy schedule.
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!
The QuickStart Guides Academy
Everything You Need to Develop In-Demand AI & Tech Skills
Building a Dashboard with Loveable
Hosted by: Gabe Higareda
Building a Responsive Product Card Grid
Hosted by: Wanda McCrae
Building an API with Cursor and Claude
Hosted by: Gabe Higareda
Weekly Live Events
Learn alongside experts, in real time.
Coding sessions, Q&As, and workshops every week. Ask questions live or watch the replay.
Interactive Courses
30+ Hours of Self-Paced Video Courses
Self-paced video courses developed by real experts. Track your progress as you go.
AI + Vibe Coding
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Github Copilot
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VSCode
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Coding Foundations
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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.
Hands-on Projects
Build real apps you'll be proud of.
Guided projects from beginner to advanced. Build a portfolio of real-world projects.
Temperature Converter Tool
Python
Foundation
Coin Flipper Simulator
JavaScript
Build
Interactive Dashboard
JavaScript •HTML • CSS
Extend
What You Will Learn
In-demand languages and the tools modern developers are using every day on real projects.
Languages
Python
JavaScript
SQL
HTML
CSS
Tools
VS Code
GitHub Copilot
Claude
Replit
Loveable
Meet the 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 a 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 each book is built around a practical project that scales 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
Add Interactivity to a Website
Develop A Responsive Website
Analyze a Database
Hear from Others Who Learned to Code with QuickStart Guides
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QuickStart Guides Programming Bundle
BOOK 1 of 4
Master the Most Popular Programming Language
INSIDE THIS BOOK: 4 Parts | 18 Chapters | 408 Pages
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 Timesavers
Advanced Concepts – Animating with JavaScript, Mastering Query, 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
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
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
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
How to use the Academy + the QuickStart Guides Programming Bundle
Learn In-Demand Programming Languages with QuickStart Guides
Step 1
Step 2
Watch Courses and Work on Projects to Build Your Skills
Step 3
Get Support from Expert Mentors in the Community
Step 4
Transform Your Career & Life with Your New Skills!
Go Beyond the Book with QuickClips™
Set up your Python and JavaScript environment and code alongside the author via the high-quality QuickClip videos accessible throughout Python QuickStart Guide and JavaScript QuickStart Guide.
Jump straight to the video by scanning the QR code on your phone or entering the URL into your browser on any device!
Why Everyone Loves QuickStart Guides
Premium, lay-flat spiral binding.
Durable, thick paper with large margins for note taking.
Written by experts specifically for beginners.
Supplemental video training + full code available online.
Engaging callouts enhance comprehension and retention.
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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 Have 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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“It's easy to read, it's easy to understand. I'd recommend this to someone who has no idea and they're just looking to get into it.”
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“It's very easy to follow, it's very well written. It really broke everything down, especially the essentials. If you want to learn SQL, this is the way to go!”
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JavaScript QuickStart Guide
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SQL QuickStart Guide
spiral-bound + eBook + audiobook
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really start programming with these books and the projects?
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 included in the accompanying project packs hosted 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!
Are there are any additional costs associated with these books, Digital Assets or bonuses?
Nope, there are no additional charges, fees, or subscriptions. Once you have purchased the QuickStart Guide Programming Bundle, you’ll receive access to everything shown on this page at no additional charge!
This includes the Project Packs hosted in the QuickStart Guides Academy—once purchased they are yours to keep forever with no recurring costs.
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.
What if I'm not happy with my purchase?
Your purchase is protected by our No Questions Asked 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase for any reason, reach out to our Customer Success Team at support@quickstartguides.com within 30 days of your purchase and we will process a return and full refund.
When will I get access to my digital content?
Access to the eBooks, audiobooks, digital bonuses, and Project Packs hosted in the QuickStart Guides Academy is provided instantly via email once your purchase is complete so you can start reading and learning right away!
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
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.
What’s the difference between the two bundles shown on this page?
Both bundles reflect a deep discount not available anywhere else. For the "Just the Books" bundle, only the four bestselling programming books in this bundle are included in premium, lay-flat spiral binding.
That means no additional programming projects, no digital formats of each book, and no digital bonuses.
On the other hand, the Complete Bundle is a better deal, provides more value, and is the absolute best starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to program (even if you have never written a single line of code before)!
It comes with the same bestselling spiral-bound programming books as well as instant access to the eBook and audiobook formats so you can start reading and learning right away, or learning on the go or while multitasking. Plus, the Complete Bundle comes with five free digital bonuses and 16 additional hands-on programming projects, all at an even deeper discount!
Can the materials in this bundle help me get me 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.
When will my books arrive?
Our QuickStart Guides ship fast and free and arrive to most locations in the US within 5 days or even faster with expedited shipping options available.
Remember, your purchase comes with the eBook and audiobook formats of each book in the bundle so you can get started reading and learning right away!
I’m outside the US. Can I still get this bundle?
Unfortunately, we are only shipping this bundle to US-based customers at this time.
If you are located outside the US, reach out to our Customer Success Team at support@quickstartguides.com to request special discounted pricing on just the digital products in this bundle.
Can I get these books somewhere else cheaper?
Nope! This is the lowest price you will find anywhere for the books in the QuickStart Guide Programming Bundle.
When you buy from this page you are buying directly from the publisher, which means we can offer truly unbeatable pricing and exclusive free bonuses with your purchase.
Bottom line, no one can beat these prices, not even Amazon :)
You also won’t find these free bonuses anywhere else—you can only receive them when you purchase using the offer on this page.
How do the project packs work?
The Project Packs include 16 additional hands-on programming projects so you can put what you have learned into practice and truly master programming fundamentals.
The Project Packs are hosted in the QuickStart Guides Academy, a community learning space where you can connect with other programmers, receive direct support from our instructors, and more. Access to the QuickStart Guides Academy arrives instantly via email with your purchase.
Each project comes with follow-along instructional content and a handy solution guide in case you get stuck. Programming is an applied skill which means you have to do it to learn it—these additional projects ensure that you are truly equipped with fundamental programming skills!
Should I read the books first or start with the additional project packs?
We recommend starting with the books then moving on to the Project Packs. While there are no prerequisites for this bundle, the Project Packs assume that you will be familiar with some of the basic concepts covered in the books.
One of the best parts of this bundle, however, is that the learning path is totally up to you!
Each of the projects comes with follow-along video instruction, its own solution guide, and community support to ensure that you are set up for success to learn at your own pace.
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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