Best JavaScript Programming Books
JavaScript is one of the leading names when it comes to front-end web development.
1. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide: Master the World's Most-Used Programming Language
Author: by David Flanagan
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 7th edition (June 9, 2020)
ISBN: 978-1491952023
Completely revised and updated, this best-selling introduction to programming in JavaScript focuses on writing real applications. JavaScript lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social apps like Twitter to browser-based game frameworks like Phaser and Babylon.
Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. This much anticipated and thoroughly revised third edition of Eloquent JavaScript dives deep into the JavaScript language to show you how to write beautiful, effective code.
It has been updated to reflect the current state of JavaScript and web browsers and includes brand-new material on features like class notation, arrow functions, iterators, async functions, template strings, and block scope. A host of new exercises have also been added to test your skills and keep you on track.
As with previous editions, Haverbeke continues to teach through extensive examples and immerses you in code from the start, while exercises and full-chapter projects give you hands-on experience with writing your own programs. You start by learning the basic structure of the JavaScript language as well as control structures, functions, and data structures to help you write basic programs.
3. JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development
Author: by Jon Duckett
Published at: Wiley; 1st edition (June 30, 2014)
ISBN: 978-1118531648
This full-color book will show you how to make your websites more interactive and your interfaces more interesting and intuitive. THIS BOOK COVERS: Basic programming concepts – assuming no prior knowledge of programming beyond an ability to create a web page using HTML & CSS Core elements of the JavaScript language – so you can learn how to write your own scripts from scratch jQuery – which will allow you to simplify the process of writing scripts (this is introduced half-way through the book once you have a solid understanding of JavaScript) How to recreate techniques you will have seen on other web sites such as sliders, content filters, form validation, updating content using Ajax, and much more (these examples demonstrate writing your own scripts from scratch and how the theory you have learned is put into practice).
As with our first book (the best-selling HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites), each chapter: Breaks subjects down into bite-sized chunks with a new topic on each page Contains clear descriptions of syntax, each one demonstrated with inspiring code samples Uses diagrams and photography to explain complex concepts in a visual way By the end of the book, not only will you be able to use the thousands of scripts, JavaScript APIs, and jQuery plugins that are freely available on the web, and be able to customize them – you will also be able to create your own scripts from scratch.
4. Learn JavaScript Quickly: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Learning JavaScript, Even If You’re New to Programming (Crash Course With Hands-On Project)
Author: by Code Quickly
Published at: Drip Digital (November 10, 2020)
ISBN: 978-1951791476
Become a Master Coder and Cash In the Big Bucks: JavaScript Programming Made Easy. Do you want to develop a skill that will ensure you never go jobless again? Have you always wanted to learn how to program but could never afford those ridiculously expensive courses?
Developers and programmers are amongst the highest paid professions in the world, and according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for software and app developers will increase by a shocking 24% in the next few years.
In 2019, the tech industry posted 4. 6 million job openings in the US job market, and their direct economic output was estimated at 1.9 trillion dollars. There’s no doubt that the IT industry is the future, and software, web, and app developers are and will be the most coveted professionals for many years to come.
But here’s the shock you may not have seen coming: the IT industry has a backdoor-you only need to know how to open it in order to jump straight on that cash wagon. The key to that door is JavaScript, a programming language that has withstood the test of time and has become one of the most used languages.
5. Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript: With jQuery, CSS & HTML5 (Learning PHP, MYSQL, Javascript, CSS & HTML5)
Author: by Robin Nixon
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 5th edition (June 19, 2018)
ISBN: 978-1491978917
Build interactive, data driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. In this update to this popular hands on guide, you’ll tackle dynamic web programming with the latest versions of today’s core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, and key jQuery libraries.
Web designers will learn how to use these technologies together and pick up valuable web programming practices along the wayincluding how to optimize websites for mobile devices. At the end of the book, you’ll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site suitable for both desktop and mobile browsers.
Explore MySQL, from database structure to complex queriesUse the MySQLi extension, PHP’s improved MySQL interfaceCreate dynamic PHP web pages that tailor themselves to the userManage cookies and sessions and maintain a high level of securityEnhance the JavaScript language with jQuery and jQuery mobile librariesUse Ajax calls for background browser server communicationStyle your web pages by acquiring CSS2 and CSS3 skillsImplement HTML5 features, including geolocation, audio, video, and the canvas elementReformat your websites into mobile web apps
6. Learning Web Design: A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Graphics
Author: by Jennifer Robbins
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 5th edition (May 29, 2018)
ISBN: 978-1491960202
Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You’ll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there.
By the end of the book, you’ll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices. Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various techniques and short quizzes to make sure you understand key concepts.
This thoroughly revised edition is ideal for students and professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels. It is simple and clear enough for beginners, yet thorough enough to be a useful reference for experienced developers keeping their skills up to date.
Build HTML pages with text, links, images, tables, and formsUse style sheets (CSS) for colors, backgrounds, formatting text, page layout, and even simple animation effectsLearn how JavaScript works and why the language is so important in web designCreate and optimize web images so they’ll download as quickly as possibleNew!
7. Head First JavaScript Programming: A Brain-Friendly Guide
Author: by Eric Freeman
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (April 10, 2014)
ISBN: 978-1449340131
What will you learn from this book? This brain friendly guide teaches you everything from JavaScript language fundamentals to advanced topics, including objects, functions, and the browser’s document object model. You won’t just be readingyou’ll be playing games, solving puzzles, pondering mysteries, and interacting with JavaScript in ways you never imagined.
And you’ll write real code, lots of it, so you can start building your own web applications. Prepare to open your mind as you learn (and nail) key topics including:The inner details of JavaScriptHow JavaScript works with the browserThe secrets of JavaScript typesUsing arraysThe power of functionsHow to work with objectsMaking use of prototypesUnderstanding closuresWriting and testing applicationsWhat’s so special about this book?
We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi sensory learning experience, Head First JavaScript Programming uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
8. A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort
Author: by Mark Myers
Published at: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (March 20, 2014)
ISBN: 978-1497408180
Learning JavaScript is hell because of two problems. I remove the problems, and you start having fun. The first problem is retention. You remember only ten or twenty percent of what you read. That spells failure. To become fluent in a computer language, you have to retain pretty much everything.
How can you retain everything? Only by constantly being asked to play everything back. That’s why people use flashcards. But my system does flashcards one better. After reading a short chapter, you go to my website and complete twenty interactive exercises.
Algorithms check your work to make sure you know what you think you know. When you stumble, you do the exercise again. You keep trying until you know the chapter cold. The exercises are free. The second problem is comprehension.
Many learners hit a wall when they try to understand advanced concepts like variable scope and prototypes. Unfortunately, they blame themselves. That’s why the Dummies books sell so well. But the fault lies with the authors, coding virtuosos who lack teaching talent.
9. Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Author: by Barry Burd
Published at: For Dummies; 5th edition (July 24, 2017)
ISBN: 978-1119235538
Learn to speak the Java language like the pros Are you new to programming and have decided that Java is your language of choice? Are you a wanna-be programmer looking to learn the hottest lingo around?Look no further! Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, 5th Edition is the easy-to-follow guide you’ll want to keep in your back pocket as you work your way toward Java mastery!
In plain English, it quickly and easily shows you what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, ways to deal with standard programming challenges, and so much more. Whether you’re just tooling around or embarking on a career, this is the ideal resource you’ll turn to again and again as you perfect your understanding of the nuances of this popular programming language.
Packed with tons of step-by-step instruction, this is the only guide you need to start programming with Java like a pro. Updated for Java 9, learn the language with samples and the Java toolkit Familiarize yourself with decisions, conditions, statements, and information overload Differentiate between loops and arrays, objects and classes, methods, and variables Find links to additional resources Once you discover the joys of Java programming, you might just find you’re hooked.Sound like fun?
10. Head First Design Patterns: A Brain-Friendly Guide
Author: by Eric Freeman
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (October 1, 2004)
ISBN: 978-0596007126
What’s so special about design patterns? At any given moment, someone struggles with the same software design problems you have. And, chances are, someone else has already solved your problem. This edition of Head First Design Patternsnow updated for Java 8shows you the tried-and-true, road-tested patterns used by developers to create functional, elegant, reusable, and flexible software.
By the time you finish this book, you’ll be able to take advantage of the best design practices and experiences of those who have fought the beast of software design and triumphed. What’s so special about this book? We think your time is too valuable to spend struggling with New concepts.
Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Design Patterns uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
11. Effective TypeScript: 62 Specific Ways to Improve Your TypeScript
Author: by Dan Vanderkam
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (November 12, 2019)
ISBN: 978-1492053743
TypeScript is a typed superset of JavaScript with the potential to solve many of the headaches for which JavaScript is famous. But TypeScript has a learning curve of its own, and understanding how to use it effectively can take time.
This book guides you through 62 specific ways to improve your use of TypeScript. Author Dan Vanderkam, a principal software engineer at Sidewalk Labs, shows you how to apply these ideas, following the format popularized by Effective C++ and Effective Java (both from Addison-Wesley).
You’ll advance from a beginning or intermediate user familiar with the basics to an advanced user who knows how to use the language well. Effective TypeScript is divided into eight chapters:Getting to Know TypeScriptTypeScript’s Type SystemType InferenceType DesignWorking with anyTypes Declarations and @typesWriting and Running Your CodeMigrating to TypeScript
12. Programming TypeScript: Making Your JavaScript Applications Scale
Author: by Boris Cherny
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (May 23, 2019)
ISBN: 978-1492037651
Any programmer working with a dynamically typed language will tell you how hard it is to scale to more lines of code and more engineers. That’s why Facebook, Google, and Microsoft invented gradual static type layers for their dynamically typed JavaScript and Python code.
This practical book shows you how one such type layer, TypeScript, is unique among them: it makes programming fun with its powerful static type system. If you’re a programmer with intermediate JavaScript experience, author Boris Cherny will teach you how to master the TypeScript language.
You’ll understand how TypeScript can help you eliminate bugs in your code and enable you to scale your code across more engineers than you could before. In this book, you’ll:Start with the basics: Learn about TypeScript’s different types and type operators, including what they’re for and how they’re usedExplore advanced topics: Understand TypeScript’s sophisticated type system, including how to safely handle errors and build asynchronous programsDive in hands-on: Use TypeScript with your favorite frontend and backend frameworks, migrate your existing JavaScript project to TypeScript, and run your TypeScript application in production
13. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One: Covering HTML5, CSS3, and ES6, Sams Teach Yourself
Author: by Julie Meloni
Published at: Sams Publishing; 3rd edition (November 30, 2018)
ISBN: 978-0672338083
A solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – and how they work together – is vital to any kind of contemporary web development. And these core technologies are only growing in importance as contemporary web development moves away from a reliance on proprietary technologies like Flash for rich interface and mobile applications.
Teach Yourself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript All in One combines these three fundamental web development technologies into one clearly written, carefully organized, step-by-step tutorial that expertly guides the beginner through these three interconnected technologies. By the end of this book the reader will understand how these technologies work, and more importantly, how they work together to create modern web pages and sites.
After completing the book’s lessons the reader will be able to confidently create basic but professional-looking interactive web sites. Coverage of the HTML5, CSS3, and ECMAScript 6 standards is thoughtfully integrated into every chapter of the book, mentioning new features or tools within context of the task or topic at hand.
14. Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond
Author: by Louis Rosenfeld
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 4th edition (October 11, 2015)
ISBN: 978-1491911686
Information architecture (IA) is far more challengingand necessarythan ever. With the glut of information available today, anything your organization wants to share should be easy to find, navigate, and understand. But the experience you provide has to be familiar and coherent across multiple interaction channels, from the Web to smartphones, smartwatches, and beyond.
To guide you through this broad ecosystem, this popular guidenow in its fourth editionprovides essential concepts, methods, and techniques for digital design that have withstood the test of time. UX designers, product managers, developers, and anyone involved in digital design will learn how to create semantic structures that will help people engage with your message.
This book includes:An overview of IA and the problems it solves for creating effective digital products and servicesA deep dive into IA components, including organization, labeling, navigation, search, and metadataProcesses and methods that take you from research to strategy, design, and IA implementation
15. Node.js Design Patterns: Design and implement production-grade Node.js applications using proven patterns and techniques, 3rd Edition
Author: by Mario Casciaro
Published at: Packt Publishing (July 29, 2020)
ISBN: 978-1839214110
Learn proven patterns, techniques, and tricks to take full advantage of the Node.Js platform. Master well-known design principles to create applications that are readable, extensible, and that can grow big. Key Features Learn how to create solid server-side applications by leveraging the full power of Node.
Js 14 Understand how Node. Js works and learn how to take full advantage of its core components as well as the solutions offered by its ecosystem Avoid common mistakes and use proven patterns to create production grade Node. Js applications Book Description In this book, we will show you how to implement a series of best practices and design patterns to help you create efficient and robust Node.
Js applications with ease. We kick off by exploring the basics of Node. Js, analyzing its asynchronous event driven architecture and its fundamental design patterns. We then show you how to build asynchronous control flow patterns with callbacks, promises and async/await.
Next, we dive into Node. Js streams, unveiling their power and showing you how to use them at their full capacity. Following streams is an analysis of different creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns that take full advantage of JavaScript and Node.Js.
16. Learning React: Modern Patterns for Developing React Apps
Author: by Alex Banks
Published at: O'Reilly Media; 2nd edition (July 7, 2020)
ISBN: 978-1492051725
If you want to learn how to build efficient React applications, this is your book. Ideal for web developers and software engineers who understand how JavaScript, CSS, and HTML work in the browser, this updated edition provides best practices and patterns for writing modern React code.
No prior knowledge of React or functional JavaScript is necessary. With their learning road map, authors Alex Banks and Eve Porcello show you how to create UIs that can deftly display changes without page reloads on large-scale, data-driven websites. You’ll also discover how to work with functional programming and the latest ECMAScript features.
Once you learn how to build React components with this hands-on guide, you’ll understand just how useful React can be in your organization. Understand key functional programming concepts with JavaScriptLook under the hood to learn how React runs in the browserCreate application presentation layers with React componentsManage data and reduce the time you spend debugging applicationsIncorporate React Hooks to manage state and fetch dataUse a routing solution for single-page application featuresLearn how to structure React applications with servers in mind
