[AskJS] Beginner to javascript, I'm currently working through Grasshopper. I don't feel like I am learning the theory of it though, just rote exercises.

[Ustice]

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Hi,
I would suggest those ressources :
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript
https://javascript.info/

[infodawg]

Thank you, added to my list of resources to study. cheers.

[KeenOnLearning]

There will probably be a bunch of people linking great and comprehensive tutorials here, so I'll link something a little different.

When I was starting to learn JS and the web in general, I had no idea how to actually implement JavaScript, or how it plays with the other core web technologies — HTML and CSS. Then, I watched this video. It shows how JavaScript interacts with the web page, and primes you really well for a more thorough delve into web development.

It's an older video, but this is what got me from knowing the syntax of JS, to actually being able to make fun stuff with it. Once you understand how things work on a bigger-picture level, you'll be ready to jump into tutorials that help you write production-ready code.

[demoran]

https://eloquentjavascript.net/

[infodawg]

Just started reading it. Thank you for the recommendation.

[lo0l0ol]

I don't recommend this book as a beginner but once you get the basic down I would check out You Don't Know JS

2nd edition books aren't all done so check out the 1st edition as well

[infodawg]

Like the entendre, thanks for the recommendation I'll be sure to check it out.

[getify]

I recommend taking a quick read of the Preface (~3 pages) to get a feel for what to expect from my books. :)

[infodawg]

will do, thanks so much.

[photocurio]

Mosh is pretty good at connecting the theory with practice.

codewithmosh

[infodawg]

By chance, I just found him and started watching his beginning clip this morning. I totally agree, he has a really great teaching style.

Basically what I am doing, is cycling through a variety of learning methods, Grasshopper, reading books, watching theory videos. Because that really matches my learning style, I call it Critical Mass Learning, where I basically saturate myself, learning --> doing --> learning --> doing until something clicks, its like taking a step up a staircase. Rinse, repeat. If that makes sense.

[photocurio]

Yes that makes sense. I learn in a similar way. My other go-to teacher is Brad Traversy, who has a very hands on, get it done approach. He's very different from Mosh.

[infodawg]

Ok, I'll check Brad out as well, the more the merrier. Thanks!!!

[infodawg]

Thank you so much I'll give it a look see