A developer's resource to learning one of the most-used scripting languages JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies saves you shelf space by offering a complete introduction to JavaScript and how it's used in the real world. This book serves up JavaScript coding basics before diving into the libraries, frameworks, and runtime environments new and experienced coders need to know. Start by learning the basics of JavaScript—anyone can do it, even if you've never written code before. Then go into the details of today's hottest frameworks—React.js, Vue.js, Svelte, and Node.js. Cozy up and learn some JavaScript! Ìý This is the go-to Dummies guide for future and current coders who need an all-inclusive guide JavaScript.
Chris Minnick is a prolific published author of both fiction and non-fiction.
In his non-fiction writing, Minnick specializes in finding unique and engaging ways to incorporate stories and fun into teaching beginners and kids highly technical skills such as computer programming.
In his fiction writing, his style might be best described as absurdist bizarro fictional history. He published his first novel, Pickled Punk, in 2019. His second novel, Music For Losers, will be released in 2023.
In addition to his writing, Chris is an enthusiastic amateur at something new every day.
I read the entire book and ran through all the examples. Even though I have a degree in CS, experience with Java and have taken an online course on node.js, this is my first JS book.
These are not 7 books in one, but rather 5 parts of one book.
1) JS in the browser Presents the main parts of the language but without going into details. It's all very superficial although with some examples. You can start playing around, but you certainly can't program in a minimally proficient way, much less pass a job interview. The language has many particularities and idiosyncrasies that are not even mentioned in the book.
2) React, 3) Vue, 4) Svelte Presents the libraries in a superficial way and some explanations are not well achieved, making it necessary to consult the official documentation. The examples are good and the code is available online. Once again, you can start playing around, but you can't build something proficiently, not even for a job interview.
5) Node I think this is the best part. Good explanation of how node and express work, although it is not very in-depth, like the other parts. The examples are good and allow you to gain a basic level of proficiency.
Overall, I don't think it serves as a first JS book. It's a bit basic and doesn't present anything that isn't better explained in YouTube videos.