BEST BOOKS FOR SELF STUDY JAVASCRIPT

JavaScript is a multi-level programming language that is considered one of the most in demand on the market in 2021. It is used to develop websites, web applications, software for mobile devices, servers and household appliances.

Plus, JS is quite easy to develop, which is why beginners often choose it to start their programming career.

You don’t have to pay for expensive courses to learn a language. You can do this yourself, using books and tutorials. In this collection, we have collected the best of them, which, in our opinion, are most suitable for novice developers.

At the end of the selection, we have prepared a gift for each reader – the opportunity to register for free JS courses at AVADA MEDIA.

Author: Eric Freeman and Elizabeth Robson
Language: Russian, English

Even if you haven’t written a single line of code in your life, this book is for you. In it, the authors consistently talk about all the features of JavaScript, and gradually move from elementary things to the analysis of fairly complex problems. The learning process is built quite easily, in the format of communication with the reader.

Pros:

• The book contains many practical examples and illustrations to help
  understand difficult things.
• Unlike many other books, the authors have done a lot of work on the presentation.
  material. Everything is aimed at ensuring that the beginner can independently
  understand all the features of the language.

Author: Ethan Brown
Language: Russian, English

Although the book is intended for people who already had programming experience, beginners can learn a lot of useful information here too. The author touches upon the topic of object-oriented programming, talks about the mechanics of using functions in JavaScript, teaches how to create applications on the client side and in Node.js, and also reveals many other topics.

Pros:

• The book perfectly describes the foundation of the JavaScript language – what beginners need.
  at the start.
• Contains a lot of practical information that will be useful even
  experienced developers.

Author: Douglas Crockford
Language: Russian, English

As the saying goes: “Learn from mistakes,” and Douglas Crockford wrote a whole book on this principle. He gives many examples, among which there are successful and not so, and also shows how you can correct the mistakes made. This unusual approach made the book very popular among developers of various level.

Pros:

• The book is small, and all the information in it is presented as succinctly as possible, without water.
• Written in an understandable language.

Author: Stoyan Stefanov
Language: Russian, English

The book talks about how templates are applied in JS. Let this process be a little similar to other programming languages, but it still has some peculiarities. The author reinforces all examples with life stories that help to better assimilate ways to solve popular problems.

Pros:

• The book contains many examples of good and bad code.
• Mandatory reading for novice developers who plan to work with frameworks.

Author: Kyle Simpson
Language: Russian, English

The famous JavaScript series, which consists of six books divided by levels: from basic knowledge to solving really difficult problems.
Consistently studying the works of Kyle Simpson, the reader will quickly master the JS language and will be able to further progress in the profession.

The information in the books is presented quite strictly – without “water” and lyrical digressions. However, they do give the reader a proper understanding of JavaScript fundamentals.

Pros:

• As the professional grows, the reader does not need to look for another literature and get used to a different manner of presentation. All information is collected in one series.
• In each book, the author suggests performing practical exercises on consolidation of knowledge.

Author: Chris Minnick, Eva Holland
Language: Russian, English

The book covers not only knowledge of JavaScript, but also teaches the reader to use related technologies for the web – CSS and HTML5. After completing each topic, you can test your knowledge using tests posted on the official website of the publisher.

Pros:

• The book is a comprehensive beginner’s guide to JS, where you can find answers to most of the popular questions.

Author:  John Duckett
Language: Russian, English

The book is designed for several categories of readers at once: web developers, content managers and designers. In it, the author examines all the basic knowledge of the Javascript language, and teaches how to use the jQuery library correctly to simplify the code. After reading it, you will be able to independently create JS scripts, modern sites, improve form processing and learn how to validate data.

The book contains many practical examples and illustrations that will help you better understand the logic of the language.

Pros:

• Good presentation of the material, the presence of capacious images.

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