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This article contains a list of 10 books that can take you from a Javascript newbie to a pro.
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This article contains my top ten book recommendations for learning Javascript. It contains something for everyone so whether you've just started your journey or are a seasoned developer, you'll still find something of use here.
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1. JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford
As the name suggests, this is a book that focuses on the best parts of Javascript.
It covers the essential concepts without the unnecessary ones.
🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Good-Parts-Douglas-Crockford/dp/0596517742
2. Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke
Quite possibly the most comprehensive book on Javascript that I've ever come across.
I don't recommend this for beginners but this is surely a must-read.
🔗 https://eloquentjavascript.net
3. You Don't Know JS series by Kyle Simpson
Instead of one book, this is a series of books that dives deep into all aspects of Javascript.
A must-read for every Javascript enthusiast!
🔗 https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS
4. JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" by Jon Duckett
If you're a front-end developer & work with jQuery, this is a no-brainer.
It is a comprehensive book & covers everything from basic syntax to advanced topics.
🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-JQuery-Interactive-Front-End-Development/dp/1118531647
5. Functional JavaScript by Michael Fogus
If you're learning react or wanna learn it, the functional way (which is the 'modern' way), this is for you.
It teaches functional programming using Javascript, which is used in modern React.
🔗 https://amazon.com/Functional-JavaScript-Introducing-Programming-Underscore-js/dp/1449360726
6. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan
This is another comprehensive book on Javascript that covers almost all aspects of Javascript.
It is really handy for quick reference and is a must-read for any Javascript learner.
🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanagan/dp/1491952024
7. Learning JavaScript Design Patterns by Addy Osmani
This book is meant for people who want to learn the design patterns of Javascript.
It is an excellent book for folks who wanna write maintainable and scalable Javascript code.
🔗 https://addyosmani.com/resources/essentialjsdesignpatterns/book/
8. Effective JavaScript by David Herman
This is another book
This book provides practical advice and best practices for writing effective JavaScript code. It covers topics like data structures, functions, and error handling.
🔗 https://amazon.com/Effective-JavaScript-Specific-Software-Development/dp/0321812182
9. High-Performance JavaScript by Nicholas C. Zakas
As evident from the name, this book is about optimizing Javascript code for the best performance.
It covers various techniques that will help you in writing performant code.
🔗 https://amazon.com/High-Performance-JavaScript-Nicholas-Zakas/dp/059680279X
10. JavaScript: The Missing Manual by David Sawyer McFarland
Lastly, this is another book that covers Javascript extensively.
Everything from basic syntax to advanced topics is covered here.
🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Missing-Manual-David-McFarland/dp/1491947071
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Top comments (16)
To be honest, this feels like one of those awful top 10 product lists that people slap together and get on to Google for eyes.
Don't know about the rest 9, but #6 - definitely a must read one
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Thanks for checking out
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Thanks for the heads up, I'll give it a check =)
Thanks for sharing this list of JavaScript learning resources! It's a valuable collection for both beginners and seasoned developers. Learning JavaScript is crucial for modern web development animessama.com, and these book recommendations can certainly help developers on their journey.
A few of these are very old to be read today. No #1 was a great book at that time but it doesn't cover about half of modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Also any one with 'JQuery' in the title can be ignored in 2023
Yes that's correct they are old and need's to be updated and edited
Thanks for the parody post!
Eloquent JavaScript is one of my favorite JavaScript books. It's on my bookshelf.
Genuinely one of the best books out there
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Okay, I will!
To achieve mastery in JavaScript, it is important not only to read books, but also to actively apply the acquired knowledge in practice. "You Don't Know JS" by Kyle Simpson: This book series dives into the depths of JavaScript, revealing details that might be missed on first reading.
What a valuable resource! It's fantastic that you've compiled a selection of books that cater to both beginners and advanced JavaScript developers. This is incredibly helpful for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the language at any stage of their learning journey. Thanks for sharing this list! 1v1
I liked that there is a book called The Definitive Guide for JS in a list with nine other books to master the language.