Reddit reviews A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort

A few assorted musings...

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Finally, I got this in the mail yesterday and I am super excited to jump in with both feet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1497408180/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheers everyone!

I have recently read this book. I didn't like it at all. Just to give you an idea of my skill level, so you can compare it with where you are at, I've been doing HTML/CSS/Javascript for over a decade. My Javascript skills though have been more script line by line style as opposed to OOP intermediate level stuff. So I bought this book look to increase my Javascript skills.

While the book says its HTML5 with Javascript programming, it doesn't really cover the basics very well for either, even saying you should be familiar with both before reading it. At the same time, it spends half the book, quickly covering the basics, in such little depth, I would struggle to understand who its for.

The second half of the book, just spends one chapter at a time going over the various HTML5 APIs and how to use Javascript with them. For a 600 page book, there is so much fluff here, its unbearable. Its a really poor book. Its not for beginners, but its probably too simple for intermediates.

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If you need to know HTML/CSS I'd highly recommend http://www.htmlandcssbook.com/

You'll want to install Sublime Text to do your work in it.
You'll want to create a Github account and download the client and learn how to version control.

After you've done the HTML/CSS book. I'd recommend learning about SASS from DevTips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XmUUa_pWw8

You can install CodeKit to make compiling it easier.

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For Javascript, I recommend "A Smarter Way to Learn Javascript" https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Way-Learn-JavaScript-technology/dp/1497408180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473808304&sr=8-1&keywords=a+smarter+way+to+learn+javascript

It's a really good, QUICK, and straight to the point book on beginner Javascript. ~250pages

Then... If you want to round it out, I'd recommend Head First Javascript Programming https://www.amazon.com/Head-First-JavaScript-Programming-Freeman/dp/144934013X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473808479&sr=8-1&keywords=head+first+javascript+programming. While being full of fluff, as is Head Firsts way, is a much better book than their HTML5/JS one. With a lot of great examples ~600pages

After that, I'd recommend Learning Web App Development https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Web-Development-Semmy-Purewal/dp/1449370195/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473808519&sr=8-1&keywords=learning+web+app+development ~300pages which will start to introduce the full javascript stack to you.

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I hope that helps mate.

Funny because I'm on the same one. It definitely is tough and for one, I'm definitely going to redo the Basic Javascript section at least one or two more times. I've never learned JS before so I don't expect it to come "easy" to me and I kind of expected to have to put in extra effort.

I did pick up a textbook on the side A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript, I don't know how it is because it was just delivered yesterday.

I've also been parsing through parts of this guide.

I’d recommend checking out “A Smarter Way To Learn JavaScript.” It’s an easy read with clear explanations and even has exercises to practice at the end of each chapter.

A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. The new tech-assisted approach that requires half the effort https://www.amazon.com/dp/1497408180/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iJfvDbBD0VNSZ

codecademy.com also has a ton of great resources, many of which are free, that you code along with the exercises. I’m a big fan of this site because you’re not watching videos, you’re actually going through the motions and typing everything out yourself.

Try a few different approaches from a mix of resources. For me, it helps to the hear the same concept a few different times in different ways in order for it all to click.

Good luck!

A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript

Best introduction to programming in general that I have seen.

I wish every learning resource was constructed the way he did it.

did you try code academy? building a website or the like might be fun, I did a course there where you build AirBnB. Although I feel like hand holding, but good learning through fingers and visualizing.

A great way to get exposure through small short lessons and lots of online lessons is A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript by Mark Myers:

https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-JavaScript-tech-assisted-approach-requires/dp/1497408180/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519871652&sr=8-3&keywords=a+smarter+way+to+learn&dpID=512KPmZIG7L&preST=_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

he has books on HTML/CSS and Python too. Have done the former, and also the JS book above. doesn't make you an expert or pro by any means, but it will give some comfort atleast of having processed each small lesson and take you through motions.

You don’t need to be frustrated! Checkout https://www.udemy.com/the-web-developer-bootcamp/#/ and http://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Way-Learn-JavaScript-technology/dp/1497408180?ie=UTF8&qid=&ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&sr= and do these http://www.asmarterwaytolearn.com/js/index-of-exercises.html

Take a look @ "A Smarter Way to learn Javascript"... e-book with companion website that has lots n lots of exercises

A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1497408180/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5YbIxb6Z6WE5Q

This book helped a ton before my bootcamp. You'll get lots of reps of JS basics which will help a lot in the long run.

Try A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript. It's a great resource for beginners.

I know you specified PDF books, but this one gets pretty good reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Way-Learn-JavaScript-technology/dp/1497408180/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465666569&sr=1-5. I believe the book assumes no prior programming experience. You could also go through the JavaScript course on https://www.codecademy.com/learn/javascript

This one looks good: http://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Way-Learn-JavaScript-technology/dp/1497408180

or any other highly rated book to learn the best practices