allenskd Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I'm looking for a Javascript Book. I'm getting Mastering Regular Expressions where I found it recommended in the forums (later on I saw some examples pages and liked it) Well, I'm looking for something that helps me on the longrun. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM1 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I'm looking for a Javascript Book. I'm getting Mastering Regular Expressions where I found it recommended in the forums (later on I saw some examples pages and liked it) Well, I'm looking for something that helps me on the longrun. Any recommendations? Pro JavaScript Techniques by John Resig (http://www.amazon.com/Pro-JavaScript-Techniques-John-Resig/dp/1590597273/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b). Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-562530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenskd Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 I'm looking for a Javascript Book. I'm getting Mastering Regular Expressions where I found it recommended in the forums (later on I saw some examples pages and liked it) Well, I'm looking for something that helps me on the longrun. Any recommendations? Pro JavaScript Techniques by John Resig (http://www.amazon.com/Pro-JavaScript-Techniques-John-Resig/dp/1590597273/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b). Thanks! I'm going to wait for a bit while other people recommends too, just want to have a various selection (to choose one of course) then place the order Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-562655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I've read some of SitePoint's Simply JavaScript. At the time I read it I found it pretty good. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-563014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenskd Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Thanks, just ordered simply javascript and mastering regex. (sadly i couldn't go with pro JS because i needed something to start with, i'll probably buy it after i become a intermediate user of JS) Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-564398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'll sticky this for further reference and in case other people might know books that people might find useful. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-564632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 When I first set out to learn JavaScript, I had two books with me: 1.) Learning JavaScript by Shelley Powers 2.) DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model by Jeremy Keith I found Learning JavaScript too dense so I put it down for awhile and picked up DOM Scripting, and I'm glad I did. I thought DOM Scripting was very understandable and it also explains JavaScript best practices, such as unobtrusive JavaScript and graceful degradation. Later on, I went back to Learning JavaScript which helped me understand some of the more advanced uses of JavaScript, such as AJAX. So, I would recommend starting with DOM Scripting and then moving onto Learning JavaScript. Nick Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-599074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecard Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I'm currently learning from "Javascript and AJAX Visual Quick Start Guide" By Tom Negrino and Dori Smith. Its a great book, though sometimes I find it has a lack of depth. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-623692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emehrkay Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'm looking for a Javascript Book. I'm getting Mastering Regular Expressions where I found it recommended in the forums (later on I saw some examples pages and liked it) Well, I'm looking for something that helps me on the longrun. Any recommendations? Pro JavaScript Techniques by John Resig (http://www.amazon.com/Pro-JavaScript-Techniques-John-Resig/dp/1590597273/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b). http://www.ebooks-space.com/ebook/513/Pro-JavaScript-Techniques.html The site says that this is a legal download. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-626971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Be on the lookout for John Resig's new book as well: Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja. It looks extremely promising. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-636657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplist Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Try Javascript the definitive guide from O'Reilly Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-668207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonrs Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Practical Prototype and script.aculo.us by Andrew Dupont. Could not recommend the book strongly enough. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-698535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubing Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I started trying to read Javascript the Good Parts last night. The guy who wrote it seems to have an incredibly deep understanding of the subject material. Unfortunately, it is written in a heavily jargonized fashion and is sparing with examples. Another thing I didn't like was the author's use of railroad tracks in order to explain legal syntax. Of course, I'm the least visual person in the world. If you're an engineer who likes looking at circuit boards, then this book is probably great for you. If you like lots of concrete examples and to be frequently reminded of stuff...then def not! There's a copy online here: https://www.hasustorm.com/books/English/OReilly.JavaScript.The.Good.Parts.May.2008.chm Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-714600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobeau Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Try Javascript the definitive guide from O'Reilly There are alot of so called 'professionals' writing really bad books about Javascript. Javascript the definitive guide is not one of them. This is one of the best books you can read when starting out with javascript, or just getting more in-depth with it. The author goes into the internals of how exactly javascript works and it is definitely a must for any programmers library. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-724234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emehrkay Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I started trying to read Javascript the Good Parts last night. The guy who wrote it seems to have an incredibly deep understanding of the subject material. Unfortunately, it is written in a heavily jargonized fashion and is sparing with examples. Another thing I didn't like was the author's use of railroad tracks in order to explain legal syntax. Of course, I'm the least visual person in the world. If you're an engineer who likes looking at circuit boards, then this book is probably great for you. If you like lots of concrete examples and to be frequently reminded of stuff...then def not! There's a copy online here: https://www.hasustorm.com/books/English/OReilly.JavaScript.The.Good.Parts.May.2008.chm You got a re-up on that link? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-733846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoRco. Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 If your looking for hard theory then JavaScript: The Definitive Guide is a safe choice. I read good reviews on it. Many people complain about lack of examples though. I like examples more than theory Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-840618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardRotterdam Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I started trying to read Javascript the Good Parts last night. The guy who wrote it seems to have an incredibly deep understanding of the subject material. Unfortunately, it is written in a heavily jargonized fashion and is sparing with examples. Another thing I didn't like was the author's use of railroad tracks in order to explain legal syntax. Of course, I'm the least visual person in the world. If you're an engineer who likes looking at circuit boards, then this book is probably great for you. If you like lots of concrete examples and to be frequently reminded of stuff...then def not! There's a copy online here: https://www.hasustorm.com/books/English/OReilly.JavaScript.The.Good.Parts.May.2008.chm You got a re-up on that link? Thanks Was Doug Crockford the author of this book? I watched this video with the title "Javascript the Good Parts" which is presented by Doug crockford. Maybe others will find this video usefull, beware though it's a long one. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-886761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
foliady Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Pro JavaScript Techniques by John Resig (http://www.amazon.com/Pro-JavaScript-Techniques-John-Resig/dp/1590597273/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b). Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-933325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roopurt18 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Try Javascript the definitive guide from O'Reilly Excellent book. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-994500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLace1291 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Visual QuickStart Guide: JavaScript & Ajax by Tom Negrino and Dori Smith is pretty good. My college photoshop class used a PS book from the Visual QuickStart series Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-1007769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raveendraagautam Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I started trying to read Javascript the Good Parts last night. The guy who wrote it seems to have an incredibly deep understanding of the subject material. Unfortunately, it is written in a heavily jargonized fashion and is sparing with examples. Another thing I didn't like was the author's use of railroad tracks in order to explain legal syntax. Of course, I'm the least visual person in the world. If you're an engineer who likes looking at circuit boards, then this book is probably great for you. If you like lots of concrete examples and to be frequently reminded of stuff...then def not! There's a copy online here: https://www.hasustorm.com/books/English/OReilly.JavaScript.The.Good.Parts.May.2008.chm Thanks for this link................. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-1020348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markjohn Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hi Mate I am looking for a good Java script book to begin with . I find this information very helpful to me as it i would work with Java script in order to have good website. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-1106794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM1 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Not a book, but a decent article on writing good JavaScript: http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/javascript-ajax/the-essentials-of-writing-high-quality-javascript/ Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-1121498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcanker Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I read three javascript/ajax books trying to learn it. I stumbled through them (I'm much more familiar with php, and the client side was new to me.) Then as I was researching a problem I was having I couldn't avoid the jQuery library, so I got jQuery: Novice to Ninja by Earle Castledine and Craig Sharkie. Lots of examples (although in a few spots they aren't consistent with class names across scaffolding examples, but I found that it just keeps me on my toes:) They are corrected on the sitepoint website) and most importantly, it's constructed in a case-study fashion where an imaginary customer wants X done to the site; now they like that idea and want Y done next, and so on. In that fashion, they introduce you to the jQuery library and get you thinking in jQuery while building on "real life" examples. By the time I hit chapter 3 I felt like I had completely wasted my time with the javascript/AJAX books and should've just gone to this one first. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-1122250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phpfreak Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I would also recommend jQuery in Action - if you're getting into Javascript - jQuery has a very nice platform for you to work with. Of course you'll need to know Javascript basics - but jQuery really helps enhance your site with a toolbox of excellent functions. http://www.amazon.com/jQuery-Action-Second-Bear-Bibeault/dp/1935182323/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295113831&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/109647-js-resources/#findComment-1159839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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