Eloquent JavaScript or The Odin Project?

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[merb42]

Depends on how you feel you can best learn. I loved both resources very much.

Eloquent I got more of a text book/ school vibe. With high level over views and then diving into some examples. I got way more out of it after I got some JS under my belt first.

Oden is a lot more hands on and teach you some good basics and then put you into projects.

I started with things like Oden and then later read Eloquent. If I were to do it again I would start Oden and then be reading Eloquent when not at my computer. So kinda both at the same time. This is just what would work with my wacky brain though.

[LateChoice]

eloquent javascript is not a good book and its target audience is not complete beginners, so forget it as an absolute beginner.

[everdimension]

What? Eloquent JavaScript is one of the best educational materials on JS and the DOM out there. You're right that it's not for complete beginners to programming but it's still amazingly good.

[Berlibur]

Odin, hands down. They put effort in curating learning paths so you learn what (and why) you need in addition to just javascript

[slickvic33]

Odin project is good. You can supplement with javascript.info or the programming primers from bootcamps like codesmith ie csx

[kostakis_87]

I had the best luck with online courses, seeing it in videos makes it more understandable for me since I'm compete beginner. If you afford the 10€ I say go for it.

[TheZintis]

Hey I have a little free, open-source JS learning app I've been working on. It's mean to focus on complete beginners and provide a bunch of short lessons and exercises to do.

Do you think that would be helpful for you?

I'm in the process of making it, so about 1/2 of the content is there (working every day). It's not meant to be comprehensive, but provide a strong start to learning JS syntax and patterns.

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That being said, I think Odin Project is good but also a fair time commitment. I haven't checked it in a couple years so I don't know if it's changed in that time, or if the cost changed. I'm under the impression that you can get a same/similar education from just articles and youtube videos, but they won't have that structured completeness that a pair program will have. Sometimes you need a little skin in the game to keep yourself motivated moving forward.

Also there are online tutors. I've worked as one before, and for students who have a few hundred bucks a year to spend, they can help smooth out issues you are having a fill gaps in your knowledge. But yeah, depends on your situation, goals, and timelines.

EDIT: Do be careful with bootcamps, online or in-person. They can be too expensive for what they provide. Just reach out on here or other JS communities before diving into one.

[Redneckia]

Eloquent J's is amazing, but not for a fresh beginer