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Juan Luna
11,483 PointsBest book to learn Javascript?
Hi! I'm starting to learn Javascript and I'm very excited about it, I want to have a book to improve the knowledge I get on the Front End Development track, I was searching and found these 4 books:
Which one do you recommend me? I know HTML and CSS (and some Sass and Compass) but I'm new in Javascript.
4 Answers
James Barnett
39,199 PointsIf you are new to programming, my advice is to stay away:
- Professional JavaScript
- Eloquent JavaScript
- JavaScript: The Definitive Guide
Instead I'd suggest you pick up JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development by Jon Duckett (it's the #1 selling book JavaScript book on Amazon)
Ken Alger
Treehouse TeacherJuan;
All good resources, some are a few years old though.
I really like JavaScript & jQuery: the missing manual. It is more current than some of the other ones you mentioned, and the Haverbeke book isn't due to be released for a few more weeks.
Ken
Dave McFarland
Treehouse TeacherThat book is awesome! (OK, I wrote it, so, of course, I'd say that.)
Ken Alger
Treehouse TeacherDave McFarland - was going to mention that it was written by a member of the Treehouse staff, but didn't want it to sound like a sales pitch. :)
In all seriousness though, Juan, it is a great book.
Ken
Juan Luna
11,483 PointsThanks for the answer :) That would help me if I'm a beginner? This is the first programming language I'm trying to get in.
Ken Alger
Treehouse TeacherJuan;
Yes, it will take you a long way into the wonderful world of JavaScript and jQuery and show you how to accomplish some pretty neat things with code. Further, it does a great job of explaining why to do things a specific way and pitfalls to watch out for along the way.
Can't recommend it enough.
Ken
tuukka uosukainen
22,107 PointsHey Dave,
Have you tried the Kindle version of your book? I have a Kindle Paper White and am wondering if it's good idea to purchase your book for the device.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Ahmed Abbouh
17,034 PointsHi, another great book : "JavaScript: The Good Parts" - by Douglas Crockford
Dave McFarland
Treehouse TeacherDave McFarland
Treehouse TeacherAgree 100%. "JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" is a very good beginner book. Very visual introduction to JavaScript.