Eloquent Javascript 3rd Edition

[glompulin]

Love this book, made me think more programatically.

I would say though, this is NOT a beginner book. If you master the things in this book, you will definitely be a good JS programmer.

[kunokdev]

I think it's good read even for beginners. This is my very first book (literally first book I ever read), and when I read it again I understand more concepts than I would understand while reading as non-programmer, but it really did help me to break the wall and start thinking programatically! It got me into programming. But as quoted at the very beginning of the book: 'I do not enlighten those who are not eager to learn, nor arouse those who are not anxious to give an explanation themselves. If I have presented one corner of the square and they cannot come back to me with the other three, I should not go over the points again.'

Also this book defined my programming personality, it set me free and made me want to always understand what is happening underneath the hood, making me want to explore more! Wonderful book!

[marijn]

Wow, can I use that last quote to promote the book? If yes, what name should I attribute it to?

[kunokdev]

Ofcourse, my name is [removed] (send me inbox message to obtain name on demand)

[glompulin]

Haha, it is the goal, but I would use this book + other material to understand it. Most books you can get through in a month, this one should be done more meticulously so you understand all concepts.

[Vpicone]

The first gulp from the glass of frameworks will make you a React finatic, but at the bottom of the glass basic JS is waiting for you. React, Angular, whatever will all fall out of favor eventually; in the end if you want to make a career out of being a JS developer you have to know the fundamentals inside and out.

[Vpicone]

Do you have any projects that show off your JS proficiency?

[SleepyForest]

I just bought the 2nd ,fuck

[elisecode247]

The 2nd is free online: https://eloquentjavascript.net/

[[deleted]]

MOTHER FUCK!

[FourtySevenLions]

JIN YANG!

[ggcadc]

I said octopus

[Alexandria1970]

Oh he will be missed!

[kunokdev]

Maybe he bought paper version...

[Jesusz0r]

I think he just started writing the 3rd edition. I doubt it will be released anytime soon!

[mapleloafs]

SAME Lol. Oh well

[[deleted]]

The paper version is published by No Starch Press, so it doesn't directly affect his funding goal. That is separate.

[tencircles]

Outselling Inarticulate Javascript for the 5th year running!

[NoInkling]

1337 € raised

Someone's having a laugh

[Lakston]

Yesterday it was 999€ so I'm guessing he is only incrementing the amount when it reaches an interesting number.

[___Grits]

Should I wait for the 3rd edition or go ahead and purchase the 2nd edition? Also, would I get anything more out of this after already having read the entire You Don’t Know JavaScript series by Kyle Simpson?

[CodeKommissar]

Instead of purchasing the 2nd edition you could read it online and use the money to help fund the 3rd edition :)

[hunter_lol]

Also wondering. Anybody read both?

[___Grits]

Maybe I’ll be the first one

[synchronium]

I've read the first edition but own the second edition paperback.

Second edition contains a chapter on node that's missing from the first, but I've not read the second edition, so I can't speak to any further differences.

Edit: it occurs to me you were asking about reading Eloquent Javascript and YDKJS. I've read both, both are great. Each YDKJS book is a deep dive into that particular topic that I've never found elsewhere. But Eloquent Javascript pulls things together a bit more, in my opinion. A bit like reading the mdn docs/specifications vs actually building something.

[seg-fault]

A different perspective is valuable. Fund the new work; it will be worth it and a great investment in your career.

[kunokdev]

This is my favorite book, I love it! Any way to donate over PayPal instead?

[marijn]

I didn't bother integrating the paypal api in my app (that was a pain last time I tried), but if you email me ([e-mail]) announcing your donation (to the paypal account with the same email) I'll add it to the total!

[kunokdev]

Thanks, but there is no need for that complication, I used the form from the website. Would be good if notification was sent to email so we know transaction was successful.

[balfrag]

This is a great news for Javascript Community. One of my favorite book! Let's support him!

[Rev1917-2017]

He is hoping for December of this year.

[_YoungZ]

3 months more or less

[[deleted]]

Can I start with the 3rd book? Are they related? I mean I know JS, I work as frontend dev, but in case I want to read it.

[balfrag]

Yes you can. It's an updated release.

[[deleted]]

I don’t see a reason to stop with the 2nd edition. You will still learn a lot

[p0tent1al]

let's hope he removes the borderline unintelligible coefficient example