Best Javascript Books

Learn JavaScript and jQuery through a visually engaging approach that includes inspiring code examples, infographics, and photography. This book introduces core programming concepts in JavaScript and jQuery, and teaches you how to create scripts from scratch. By following easy-to-follow diagrams, you'll master techniques to make web pages more interactive and interfaces more intuitive. No previous programming experience is required. Whether you want to add animation, tabbed panels, content sliders, interactive galleries, or sort data, this book is perfect for those looking to create more enriching web experiences and express their creativity.

Explore the elegant and lightweight side of JavaScript with this authoritative book. Author Douglas Crockford narrows down the language to a reliable and maintainable subset, scraping away its bad features to reveal truly outstanding ideas such as functions, loose typing, dynamic objects, and more. With a detailed look at syntax, objects, functions, arrays, and regular expressions, you'll learn how to sidestep the need to unlearn bad parts of the language. Discover how to create effective code with this must-read for anyone developing sites or applications for the web.

This comprehensive guide to JavaScript is a must-read for anyone looking to master the language. With concrete examples and 68 proven approaches, author David Herman provides well-proven techniques and best practices to help you build more predictable, reliable, and maintainable programs. From prototype-based object-oriented programming to concurrency, Effective JavaScript covers every facet of programming with the latest versions of the language. Regardless of your experience level, this book will deepen your understanding of JavaScript and improve your programming skills.

Learn JavaScript easily with the help of an interactive approach. This book offers access to 1,750 interactive exercises and covers all the fundamentals of JavaScript programming in half the time. Readers rave about the innovative and engaging approach, with many saying they have never had a more incredible learning experience. Gain the skills to display alerts, gather information, manipulate variables, run routines based on conditions, work with arrays, control colors and much more. Perfect for anyone wanting to start out programming or even complement what they learnt at Codeacademy.

This comprehensive guide, "Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja", helps readers become skilled practitioners in JavaScript through practical examples and step-by-step instruction. Learn key concepts such as functions, closures, and prototypes, as well as best practice techniques like testing and cross-browser development. APIs such as the DOM, events, and timers are also covered. Trust this completely revised edition to take your Javascript knowledge to the next level.

This book delves into the often overlooked area of object-oriented programming in JavaScript, revealing the language's true power and expressiveness. Author Nicholas Zakas guides readers through a deep understanding of JavaScript's unique approach to OOP, enabling even those with minimal experience to write more effective, concise code.

Learn how to add interactivity and functionality to your web pages with Head First JavaScript Programming. This guide uses puzzles, visuals, and fun examples to make learning JavaScript fast and effective, even for beginners. You'll gain a deep understanding of how functions, objects, callbacks, and the Document Object Model work. JavaScript is a popular language that's becoming more essential for web development, so start mastering it today with Head First!

JavaScript for Kids is a fun and easy-to-understand guide that introduces young readers to the world of JavaScript programming. With kid-friendly examples, Nick Morgan teaches the basics of strings, arrays, loops, and how to modify elements. Readers will learn how to draw graphics with canvas and create their own games and animations. By the end of the book, they'll have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of JavaScript.