Programmers: JavaScript Query

Mark A. Siefert · 24th November 2009, 11:27 PM

Hey all:

Besides w3schools, are there any other good tutorials or resources for budding JS programmers?

Wudang · 25th November 2009, 02:15 AM

Developerworks? A superb example
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/li...a-finitemach1/

Ducky · 25th November 2009, 02:24 AM

Don't trust google:

The Central Scrutinizer · 25th November 2009, 08:26 AM

You clicked on "nude siblings", didn't you?

Nick Bogaerts · 25th November 2009, 11:57 AM

I wouldn't follow the w3schools tutorials, their code is ghastly. The Developerworks link posted by Wudang is a lot nicer (though more effort!).

Once you've gone through that, I'd suggest reading about Unobtrusive Javascript, which is of capital importance for accessibility.

Then I'd probably try to pick up a JS library to do all the boring mundane tasks for you. I like jQuery, but there are a few others.

Wudang · 25th November 2009, 12:19 PM

Nice link, Nick - ta.

69dodge · 26th November 2009, 12:57 AM

Take a look at Douglas Crockford's web site. He's a well-known Javascript expert.

24th November 2009, 11:27 PM	#1
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25th November 2009, 02:15 AM	#2
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25th November 2009, 11:57 AM	#5
Nick Bogaerts Muse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Posts: 597	I wouldn't follow the w3schools tutorials, their code is ghastly. The Developerworks link posted by Wudang is a lot nicer (though more effort!). Once you've gone through that, I'd suggest reading about Unobtrusive Javascript, which is of capital importance for accessibility. Then I'd probably try to pick up a JS library to do all the boring mundane tasks for you. I like jQuery, but there are a few others.
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25th November 2009, 12:19 PM	#6
Wudang BOFH Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 4,412	Nice link, Nick - ta.
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25th November 2009, 02:24 AM	#3
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26th November 2009, 12:57 AM	#7
69dodge Illuminator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,109	Take a look at Douglas Crockford's web site. He's a well-known Javascript expert.
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