40+ JavaScript and jQuery resources that will make you a better Web developer

Posted by Brian
Posted on December 28th, 2008
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I have been using JavaScript since version 1.1, and learning the language has been a rewarding experience. It probably would have been a more frustrating ordeal had it not been for the hard work and dedication of a few very talented Web developers. More than any other resource over the years, QuirksMode by Peter-Paul Koch was a priceless source of knowledge. However, all of these resources share a common usefulness that is unparalleled elsewhere.

JavaScript Articles, Blogs and Tutorials

JavaScript Books

jQuery Articles, Blogs and Tutorials

jQuery Books

If you have more to add, please do so in the comments. Thanks!

Tags: JavaScript, jquery, web developer

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01 | December 28th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

Here’s another beginning book that has worked well with students,

Javascript: The Missing Manual

definitely in the beginner category, but it gives a rather good treatment of the fundamentals of jQuery. An advantage is that the book does not get overly into different browser event models (confusing for new learners) but just immediately launches into the jQuery way. It is probably less good than HeadFirst javascript in imparting a sense of the language fundamentals.

It’s getting to the point where javascript has quite the history (12 years?). Sometimes cutting away a little of the legacy helps.

Another javascript book I like is Pro Javascript Design Patterns from Apress released this past summer. It does a good job synthesizing together some of your advanced references here.

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Bud Gibson

02 | December 29th, 2008 at 3:33 am

[...] 40+ JavaScript and jQuery resources that will make you a better Web developer - Brian Reindel gathers together 40 resources for Javascript and JQuery, a nice collection of things to read if you want to improve your skills in this area [...]

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03 | December 29th, 2008 at 5:38 am

Great list of resources, Brian. Another couple beginner/intermediate JavaScript books that I’ve found helpful are DOM Scripting by Jeremy Keith and PPK on JavaScript by Peter-Paul Koch. Stoyan Stefanov’s Object-Oriented JavaScript is a great one for intermediate/advanced concepts.

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Karl Swedberg

04 | December 29th, 2008 at 6:07 am

@Bud, @Karl,

Thanks both for the book recommendations, and also for letting people know what would be considered beginner or advanced. Often, that is difficult to tell from just reading reviews on Amazon, and developers are looking for some experienced guidance. Thanks again!

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Brian

05 | December 29th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

Thanks for including my “Javascript for Dummies” article in your list! If you have any comments to make to improve it, please email me. I wrote it because I found the”gibbering” faq unreadable ;)

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Morris Johns