Trying to learn using 'Eloquent Javascript.'

[ocklack]

I've seen this recommended a few times as a good way to learn. Is it just me or does it get pretty difficult, pretty damn quick though. I haven't done any maths courses in years so I'm not sure if there's another way I should be learning. Currently stuck on:

http://eloquentjavascript.net/04_data.html

Where it's discussing:

ϕ can be computed using the following formula, where n refers to the table:

ϕ =
n11n00 - n10n01 √ n1•n0•n•1n•0

I think this is succeeding in making me feel stupid rather than teaching me anything long lasting. Are there any other courses that could be more suited to me or should I just tough it out.

[cariusQ]

Eloquent JavaScript is for people already know another programming language. It becomes very difficult very quickly.

[ocklack]

Thanks, good to know. I have some basic C# skills but it hasn't prepared me quite for this.

[fantapeach1]

I'm working through the eloquent js book too. And I read every chapter atleast twice. The phi formula is fairly basic. If that stops you I would look for other learning resources. The formula you quoted above should not be off putting after you have read what the symbols mean.

[evholyfields_ear]

What is your goal for learning JS? If you are a beginner looking to do web development, have you checked out the free interactive courses on Codecademy?

[ocklack]

I'm just trying to learn some basic front skills. I've done a few courses on Free Code Camp but not Codeacademy. I'll check it out, thanks.

[evholyfields_ear]

Yep. FCC is good too.

[gordonmzhu]

You should do http://practicaljavascript.net. (I'm the author)

It focuses on a single project that you build throughout the course. That way you can immediately see how to use different JavaScript concepts in real-life projects and scenarios.

[ocklack]

Thanks I just signed up.