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Summary: excellent
Comment: Very informative and interestin
Customer Rating:
Summary: Get it.
Comment: I'm learning JS at the time of this writing. So far I've bought Goodman's JS Bible, this book by Flanagan and a Peachpit Press book by Negrino & Smith. The Definitive Guide is the best by far of the three. Flanagan does a superior job of writing and explaining clearly.One drawback to Flanagan's book though is that it mostly seems to be written for someone who has a programming background. His first few chapters will only make sense if you know programming techo-lingo. If not, then your going to have to find another source to get you off of the ground. When your ready to fly, buy *this* book.
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Summary: For those who don't like the cover
Comment: Great book. I submitted a 5-star review earlier, but I want to address the subject of the "controversial" cover.The rhino on the cover is a species that is found only in the isle of Java. Get it yet? This information, by the way, is in the book.
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Summary: Boring - and very, very good !
Comment: Let's face it: modern programming languages from C++ to Java, Javascript, etc., are absurdly difficult designs by emotionally dysfunctional, sociopathic nerds. This book isn't boring because of its style, it's boring because Javascript has an idiotic syntax to begin with. But you'll definitely learn some solid Javascript from this book, as well as the theory behind it that will make a power programmer out of you.No single book is the total answer to subjects like this one. I'd suggest additional material, like Goodman's Javascript Bible. But I do feel that this book really is a definitive source and is essential for understanding and fully using Javascript. If you're a serious programmer, you'll need the reference material as well as the how-to sections of this work. If you're a beginner, you should definitely start here.
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Summary: A professional reference
Comment: This is not where you want to start when learning JavaScript, but if you're a professional developer, this is the best reference you could have. When I pick up this book (which is daily), I know I am getting the definitive word on the subject.
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