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JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide, Second Edition

Format: Paperback
Author: John Pollock
ReleaseDate: 18 December, 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Rating:

Excellent Resource
The chapters (or modules) are well thought out and the examples complement what the subject matter is addressing. What I like about this book compared to others, is that it gives clear concise descriptions. I've bought other books on JavaScript, and I must say that (as a beginner) this is a treasure. It is exactly what I was looking for and by just reading the first few chapters has given me a great insight into this coding language. To me there is no better book on the market. You won't go wrong to get this book if you want to get a solid foundation in JavaScript. I highly recommend this book.

Great beginner's book
I tried a couple of other books, which left me feeling frustrated-even if they were supposed to be for beginners. I have no programming experience and am teaching myself JavaScript. Desperate, I tried this one and am happy to say that I'm writing small scripts and becoming familiar with all the different options.

The lessons are well written and easy to follow. The little progress checks and tests at the end of the chapters help highlight the lessons and, if you get any answers wrong, show you where to go back to reread/practice. Although a beginner's book, it gives hints of what can be done, which keep me motivated to continue learning.

It may be that I "outgrow" this book at some point, but I'm likely to keep it around for a quick reference.

Great beginner book
It included plenty of examples and even had mastery questions at the end of each of the chapters. This is definitely a book for JavaScript beginners, which is exactly what I needed. But I found the book extremely helpful, even if slightly rudimentary having had some programming experience in other languages. But I liked the step by step approach and getting to know a few of the major objects and concepts in JavaScript. .