JavaScript for impatient programmers

by Axel Rauschmayer

This book makes JavaScript less challenging to learn for newcomers by offering a modern view that is as consistent as possible. Highlights: Get started quickly by initially focusing on modern features. Test-driven exercises and quizzes available for most chapters. Covers all essential features of JavaScript, up to and including ES2019. Optional advanced sections let you dig deeper. No prior knowledge of JavaScript is required, but you should know how to program.More information (TOC, preview of content, etc.): https: //exploringjs.com/impatient-js

Genres: Programming, Technical, Computer Science, Software, Technology

528 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2019

Reviews

[Petar Ivanov · Rating 4 out of 5]

No matter that I already have expertise with JavaScript, I decided to read the book because there're many positive comments about it and filling some gaps in my JS knowledge. In the end, it turned out to be very helpful. I learned a few things and answered some questions of my own, which I found valuable. I would suggest skimming the book, finding the sections where you want to dig deeper, and keeping the book as a reference. At least, that's what I did.

[Maurício Junior · Rating 4 out of 5]

JavaScript for Impatient Programmers is one of the first books that I am reading about JS. It was really nice to read, I didn't have to spend hours and hours to finish the book.

The book is good for impatient programmers how wants to get an overall overview about JS. It is rich of code examples in a Test-First style.

This book I would recommend to my friends.

[Max Patiiuk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough, though the order of chapters is a bit questionable (Symbols before if/else, loops and arrays) - best for those who are familiar with the language and want to get a deeper understanding of it.

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[Mohamed EL BOUDALI · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it explains javascript language very well.

[Ivan Koma · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like that new ES2022 syntax is already in the book

[Forensor Prayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very complete book. You’ll learn about the history of the language, the design decisions done in the past and how the language works low-level wise.