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Summary: Good way to get started
Comment: I went from not knowing anything about JavaScript when I started this book, to feeling that I now have enough foundation to go make something happen with it. Now, granted, I do have a background in C++, but I ripped through this book pretty quickly. People with less of a background might take a little more time. It's slightly out of date, but that's nothing that should hold you back from getting it if you're looking for a solid primer. After this book you'll feel good enough to go and look only to figure out the fancy new stuff.
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Summary: A Professional Programmers Review
Comment: If you are a programmer and you know nothing about JavaScript, this is a good place to start. Mr. Pollock's style is easy to read and follow. His examples, while somewhat humorous, are illustrative and educational. His pace seems a little slow at first, but overall he presents a very cohesive study of the fundamental JavaScript concepts. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to add a little JavaScript to his resume.
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Summary: This is the one!
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Yes, this is the one book to purchase if you wish to learn JavaScript. It's written in easy to understand prose with excellent examples throughout. At least some understanding of coding Html really is a prerequisite, but you'd have to expect that. Mr. Pollock has authored an excellent text book more than worth the purchase price. Go for it, I'm glad I did.
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Summary: An Excellent Buy...
Comment: An excellent book -- here's why:
1) The author is an excellent teacher. You will have a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of Javascript when finished with this book.
2) The code samples are clear and easy to try.
3) Each chapter covers a fundamental aspect of the Javascript language, such as variables, conditional loops, objects, etc.
4) Provides mastery checks at the end of the lesson to ensure you learned the materials, as needed.
It's perfect for the beginner, yet excellent for the more advanced programmer who wants to learn the starting fundamentals of this language. In my opinion, it's a 5 star book. (500+ pages and clearly-illustrated.)
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Summary: Excellent Resource
Comment: What I like about this book compared to others, is that it gives clear concise descriptions. The chapters (or modules) are well thought out and the examples complement what the subject matter is addressing. I've bought other books on JavaScript, and I must say that (as a beginner) this is a treasure. It is exactly what I was looking for and by just reading the first few chapters has given me a great insight into this coding language. To me there is no better book on the market. You won't go wrong to get this book if you want to get a solid foundation in JavaScript. I highly recommend this book.
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