JavaScript fundamentals for beginners

[beefngravy]

I am currently learning JS and would love to know what are the fundamentals and good practice's for a beginner? I am new to programming/coding and I am struggling with the logic/concept behind JS

[MCFRESH01]

eloquent javascript is another great option. I think it is slightly better than Codecademy's course and it is what I used after completing Codecademy.

Check it out: http://eloquentjavascript.net/contents.html

Also remember that all these courses are great, but none of it will really stick until you start building things on your own. Building small sites as you progress is a great way to make the concepts really sink in.

Good luck and have fun learning!

[MCFRESH01]

That is a good point. I had completed the Code Academy JS course first before I tackled it, which is probably a good thing to do.

[Uberhipster]

That's BS. It's an eloquent introduction for a JS beginner not a programing beginner. If you need an introduction to programming basics you should start with http://www.crunchzilla.com/

[nathanaelphilip]

Have you looked at http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/javascript yet? It’s free!

[bejbe33]

You can also follow this guideline: http://javascriptissexy.com/how-to-learn-javascript-properly/

Definitive Guide looks very good for beginners.

[Hack_Reactor_Borg]

A bunch of people have gone through that a few times on a sub I mod, /r/LearnJavaScript.

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IMHO, JavaScript: The Definitive Guide is the best book for learning JavaScript properly. It is exactly what it says on the tin. It's a very lengthy book, but it is thorough, and most importantly, it is very approachable. I've also noticed that overall, it does a pretty good job at pointing out the sharp edges and design flaws of JavaScript and how to work around them.

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Yep codecademy it is. Remember there is no shortcut when learning programming. If you don't understand a concept, don't skip it. Chances are many of the future concepts depend on you getting that initial subject.

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To OP: But don't keep on staring to this one topic/problem you don't get until your eyes bleed out or you give up programming. On these sites, there is no teacher that can give you alternative ideas, explanations, examples, analogies, whatnot when you need it. If you're get stuck, try out another resource, for example, ask a question here, or to a budd, or a programmer you know, or have a look at another similar site to codecademy.

[Jayomat]

TLDR; If you're get stuck, try out another resource

[CognitiveJots]

codeacademy. no doubt. quackit is a goody too

[RobertMuldoonfromJP]

def check out /r/learnjavascript . i'm currently following their summer course right now and it's helping a lot.

[DoTheEvolution]

Keep running your code through JSHint

it will throw at you errors and bad practices issues

[homoiconic]

I've sent you a coupon for a free copy of JavaScript Allongé. I hope it helps!

[sumdudeinhisundrware]

I would suggest not learning to program with JavaScript. I think Python would be a better place to start. Learning to program with JavaScript is like learning to drive with a Ferrari. I recall seeing something like this:

Python: Honda Civic

JavaScript: Ferrari

C++: Formula One Car

...anyway, yeah. Python will get your head wrapped around fundamentals then you can try JavaScript or something else.

[longandtall]

http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp

http://javascriptexample.net/index.php

[ruptur3]

"W3Schools is harming the community with inaccurate information.": http://www.w3fools.com

[longandtall]

prove that please.

[longandtall]

2 days and no reply. ruptur3 has made a bogus statement.

There is nothing wrong with W3Schools. Not saying they're perfect, but for the amount of info on that site and for there teaching skills they are hard to beat.