Speaking JavaScript

If you're ready to dive into JavaScript, either as a programmer new to the language or as a JavaScript developer looking to increase your skills, this guide is the one source you need.

Written by a programmer for programmers, 'Speaking JavaScript' provides a quick start guide to help you learn JavaScript quickly and properly. It also contains a complete and easy-to-read reference that covers language features in depth. Altogether, four standalone parts help you approach JavaScript in different ways.

Complete contents include:
- JavaScript quick start: If your familiar with object-oriented programming, this part helps you learn JavaScript quickly and properly.
- JavaScript in depth: Learn details of ECMAScript 5, from syntax, variables, functions, and object-oriented programming to regular expressions and JSON with lots of examples. Pick a topic and jump in.
- Background: Understand JavaScript’s history and its relationship with other programming languages.
- Tips, tools, and libraries: Survey existing style guides, best practices, advanced techniques, module systems, package managers, build tools, and learning resources.