Javascript Guide: Recommended Resources for Experienced Programmers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for Javascript resources aimed at experienced programmers. Participants share various guides, tools, and books that they find beneficial for enhancing their understanding and skills in Javascript.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests a general Google search for Javascript guides.
  • Another participant recommends the Mozilla Developer Network's Javascript Guide as a useful resource.
  • A different contribution emphasizes the importance of having the Firebug tool for debugging while working with Javascript.
  • One participant mentions "Eloquent JavaScript" and "JavaScript: The Definitive Guide" as helpful books for learning.
  • Another participant advises reading "Javascript: The Good Parts" by Douglas Crockford, highlighting that it discusses both beneficial and less desirable aspects of the language.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple recommendations without a clear consensus on a single best resource, indicating a variety of opinions on what materials are most useful.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on personal preferences and experiences, and the effectiveness of the suggested resources may vary based on individual learning styles.

Who May Find This Useful

Experienced programmers looking to deepen their knowledge of Javascript and seeking diverse resources for learning and development.

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Any recommendations for some Javascript guide? For someone who already knows how to program.

Thanks!
 
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Not a guide but learning is always helped with the right tools. If you're going to work with Javascript, make sure that you have https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/firebug/ installed.
 
Eloquent JavaScript is helpful. I use it along with the JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (book).
 
Save yourself a lot of pain by reading "Javascript: The Good Parts" by Douglas Crockford. Javascript is a wonderful language, with some parts in it that you'd be wise to avoid. Here it is on Amazon. It is now considered a classic by computer sci. folks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0596517742/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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