Head First JavaScript Programming: A Brain-Friendly Guide

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As an older starter in web programming technology I found this book extremely useful and easy to understand, like other head first books that I have had. Letzteres gilt auch für all diejenigen, die beruflich mit JavaScript arbeiten wollen, denn mit "Head First JavaScript" kann man vielleicht im privaten Bereich ein bißchen herumexperimentieren, aber im Beruf läßt sich damit nicht viel anfangen, zu schnell stößt man an die Grenzen des dargebotenen Wissens.

Some of Micheal's notable writing projects include JavaScript Bible, 6th Edition (Wiley, 2006),Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours, 7th Edition (Sams Publishing, 2005), Beginning Mobile Phone Game Programming (Sams Publishing, 2004) and Java Unleashed (Sams Publishing, 1997). I thought that I had a good grasp of the concepts involved but gained a much more thorough understanding of scripting by the time that I finished this book. However, as I read in this book I felt that my level in JS didn’t allow me to learn these concepts as well as I should have, so I decided to pause and look for something that suits my knowledge. JavaScript is one of the most popular languages in the world, and it's only getting more popular as the Web continues to grow.

This study aimed to analyze what obstacles LGBTQIA+ people face when entering and remaining in the labor market. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It plain simple language and I like the fact that they are giving you tasks to do to aid in the learning process. The way its laid out is great for beginners as it takes you by the hand and leads you through different parts of the JS world.

Writing Real Code: This chapter’s all about computational thinking: taking a problem and breaking it down into logic that you can implement with JavaScript. Eric Freeman is described by Head First series co-creator Kathy Sierra as one of those rare individuals fluent in the language, practice, and culture of multiple domains from hipster hacker, to corporate VP, engineer, think tank. We set out to compare the biomechanical effect of S2AI versus traditional iliac screw fixation on S1 screw strain.When I'm on the job, I do prefer the dry technical stuff just because it's to the point, but for a tutorial they really nailed it. Great place to start if one wants to learn programming fundamentals like functions, arrays, objects, methods in Javascript. If you've ever read a "Head First" book, you know what to expect - a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works.

The only issue is that it's too old now in 2022 with JavaScript being in ECMAScript 6 (Since 2015) Supplement this book with Free Code Camp to get brought up to speed if you are reading this book. While they may have sentimental value, bibles passed down through the family are not often worth a lot of money. Anything else would have been too much for this book, and anything less would have been irresponsible. They don't just shove information into your head: they make sure you are engaged with it, that you see it from different perspectives, and you work with the concepts so they are internalized.

This brain-friendly guide teaches you everything from JavaScript language fundamentals to advanced topics, including objects, functions, and the browsers document object model. Oh yeah, if you pick up this book, be prepared to laugh and come with a sense of humor, this isn't a dry old tome of a book, its a great laugh while you learn! Several years ago I heard about ‘Head First’ books from O’Reilly, which explain popular programming languages in a brain-friendly style for beginners. I had done several JavaScript tutorials online before this book, but nothing taught me as well as this book.

There are a few topics that the book introduce early, early enought that you are lost or confused but they (the authors) will come along later and clear everything up. You wont just be readingyoull be playing games, solving puzzles, pondering mysteries, and interacting with JavaScript in ways you never imagined. Jesse Palmer, Senior Software Developer, Gannett Digital "If every elementary and middle school student studied Elisabeth and Eric's Head First HTML and CSS, and if Head First JavaScript Programming and Head First HTML5 Programming were part of the high school math and science curriculum, then our country would never lose its competitive edge. If you want to set up your own web site to put what you’re learning to good use as you read, here is a list of hosting providers (we don’t recommend any particular hosting site, but these have good reputations). In typical "Head First" style, "Head First JavaScript" doesn't skip steps, and we're not interested in having you cut and paste code.

This chapter is all about a better way to construct objects, as well as more nitty gritty details about objects and how they work. O’Reilly members get unlimited access to books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers. This brain-friendly guide teaches you everything from JavaScript language fundamentals to advanced topics, including objects, functions, and the browser’s document object model.