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Head First JavaScript (Head First Series)
So you're ready to make the leap from writing HTML and CSS web pages to creating dynamic web applications. You want to take your web skills to the next level. And you're finally ready to add "programmer" to the resume. It sounds like you're ready to learn the Web's hottest programming language: JavaScript. Head First JavaScript is your ticket to going beyond copy...more
Paperback, 656 pages
Published
December 27th 2007
by O'Reilly Media
(first published January 11th 2007)
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There were a few discrepancies due to changes in the javascript and html standards since this book was written (it references javascript 1.7, html 4.01), so some of the code examples had to be tweaked, and I found some of the examples to lack tight logic in their presentation, but overall the Head First series offers sound teaching in an easily digestible format. If I were to chose an intro javascript book again, however, I would search for a programmer-to-programmer book instead, as this assum...more
I love the Head First series, although this book is not for people who already live in an OO world. If you know Java and HTML, 60% of this book will be review of basic coding principles.
So, it was the wrong book for me. But it's very readable and engaging and useful as a teaching tool. It makes a poor reference (all the Head First books do), but it's not intended to be one, so we can't fault it too much for that.
It also does a good job of addressing JS's myriad weaknesses ...more
So, it was the wrong book for me. But it's very readable and engaging and useful as a teaching tool. It makes a poor reference (all the Head First books do), but it's not intended to be one, so we can't fault it too much for that.
It also does a good job of addressing JS's myriad weaknesses ...more
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The Head First series has been a very interesting breakthrough in programming, because they are programming books that don't look like programming books. They are filled with pictures, funny stories, tutorials, and many other things to help you learn about different programming subjects. With this said, the books look more like a child's story book. I previously read Head First HTML with CSS XHTML which was phenomenal and the best programming book I've read to date.
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Creating Web Pages for Dummies
Very nice intro to JavaScript. It really helped me and the way the information is presented does seem to make it easy to remember.
What I missed was any mention of jQuery and JSON. Perhaps this is due to the fact that this book is from 2008. Other than that this book provides you with a solid basis to hit the ground running.
What I missed was any mention of jQuery and JSON. Perhaps this is due to the fact that this book is from 2008. Other than that this book provides you with a solid basis to hit the ground running.
Good intro book with pics
A good book for someone with html and css experience but has not really learnt coding at any point. It teaches some coding techniques in a simple fashion as well as teaching Javascript.
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I really liked this book as an intro to javascript. Incredibly useful, good read, though now I need a more detailed javascript book
great intro to javascript. This book is effective for anyone from a jr. hight studend to a seasoned pro.
A very good primer on Javascript. Not the most in depth book, even at 600 pages, but gives a solid base.
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