What is a good javascript (book or site) that is not just focused on syntax but does a good job explaining how javascript works behind the scenes? Thanks!
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Eloquent Javascript is a pretty great resource, and it also includes an in-browser environment to test out javascript.
Dan Monego
2009-01-19 17:42:04
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I've always found the w3 schools site excellent for not just for javascript but css and much else web related too. Has a nice combination of quick syntax reference with example code and tutorials for more depth when required.
Cruachan
2009-01-19 17:42:34
This is THE book. But be sure to get the most recent version (for what I hope are obvious reasons - it's a shape-shifting topic.)
le dorfier
2009-01-19 17:50:03
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The JavaScript resources at the Mozilla Developer Center are pretty nice. They have a guide to JavaScript as well as a a reference.
The guide isn't really that great, but the reference is awesome. If I'm looking for something, I just use google with 'mdc' (or 'mdc javascript' in ambiguous cases) + keyword as search terms.
It might also be a good idea to read the 3 1/2 page long sections 4.2 and 4.3 of ECMA-262. Also, consider reading chapter 10.
Christoph
2009-01-19 17:46:07
MDC really works good as a reference, have been using it for quite some time already. Can't imagine anything offline as a reference.
Rene Saarsoo
2009-01-19 18:58:48
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Eras ago, I used WebMonkey to edumacate me some. Nowadays I usually just Google around for specifics - most of it is just finding remembering syntax I find anyhow.
Eddie Parker
2009-01-19 17:49:49
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In order of precedence,
- Flanagan's Definitive Guide ("The Rhino Book", which I upvoted above), followed by
- anything written or googled for by Douglas Crockford.
- W3 stuff is great for their try-it-yourself sandboxes.
le dorfier
2009-01-19 17:54:43
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Others have made some great suggestions (The Rhino Books, Mozilla Developer Center, and references such as W3 Schools). Once you get a good grasp on the language, I highly recommend JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford.
Tom
2009-01-19 17:58:24
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I too wondered about good references on how (and more importantly, why) Javascript works behind the scenes. My question on the Stack has some good answers which I found helpful.
Alan
2009-01-19 18:02:58
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If you don't want a book that starts with explaining JavaScript syntax, then:
Watch the video lectures of Douglas Crockford in YUI Theater:
Read Pro JavaScript Techniques by John Resig (the author of jQuery library).
- This book already assumes, that you are pretty familiar with JavaScript syntax and goes in-depth to the really hard and important issues you face in your life with JavaScript. It teaches you what goes on under the hood of a JavaScript library like jQuery and how you would go to implement your own.
Rene Saarsoo
2009-01-19 19:30:27
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crockford does a good job of explaining JS. check out the articles on his website and his new book:
oberhamsi
2009-02-17 14:40:53