JavaScript Learning
JavaScript References
6_ENTRIES- MDN
Simply the most extensive and up to date language reference.
- DevDocs
Search MDN comfortably. Even offline.
- JavaScript Notes & Reference
Detailed reference with code examples. Divided into topics covering basic and advanced subjects.
- Simplified JavaScript Jargon
Glossary which explains all the buzzwords from the JavaScript eco system.
- Functional Programming Jargon
Explains terms used in functional programming in the JavaScript context.
- ECMAScript® Language Specification
The standard JavaScript is based on. Only for very advanced learners.
Overall Topics
5_ENTRIES*MDN offers a lot of other guides for every level of knowledge to dig deeper.
- A re-introduction to JavaScript*
Compact introduction covering types, variables, operators, control structures, functions and closures.
- JavaScript.info
A modern tutorial from the basics to advanced topics with simple, but detailed explanations.
- Glossary of Modern JavaScript Concepts: Part 1
Learn the fundamentals of functional programming, reactive programming, and functional reactive programming in JavaScript.
- Glossary of Modern JavaScript Concepts: Part 2
Explains concepts like scope and closures, data flow, change detection, components, compilation, tree shaking.
- Robust Client-Side JavaScript
Guide focused on writing robust code by describing possible failures and explaining how to prevent them.
Single Topics
8_ENTRIES- JavaScript Closures Demystified
Covering closures. From basics to use cases. Has useful comments.
- Understanding Hoisting
Detailed explanation of the concept of hoisting in JavaScript.
- Array operations
Covering the usefulness of Array's map, reduce, and filter methods.
- Promises
Learning promises step by step.
- Async/Await
Tutorial showing the advantages of consuming Promises via async functions.
- Pure functions
Answers the question »What is a Pure Function?« epicly.
- Using Fetch
Describes thoroughly how to use the Fetch API to receive and send data.
- Chrome DevTools
Everything you need to know about the debugging tools built into Google Chrome.
Free eBooks
6_ENTRIES- Eloquent JavaScript
Covering the language and runtime specifics.
- You Don't Know JS (book series)
Series of books diving deep into language.
- Speaking JavaScript
In-depth guide beginning with the basics.
- JavaScript Design Patterns
Classical and JavaScript specific design patterns.
- Mostly Adequate Guide to Functional Programming
Excellent primer to functional programming using JavaScript.
- Functional-Light JavaScript
This book explores the core principles of functional programming (FP) as they are applied to JavaScript.
Books
5_ENTRIESThin books which you can get through in a few days.
- JavaScript: The Good Parts
Classic material which still has relevance.
- The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript
Comprehensible, especially interesting for people with a class based OOP background.
- JavaScript Enlightenment
Will solidify your understanding of the language.
- Testing JavaScript Applications
A complete guide for JavaScript testing tools and techniques.
- The Joy of JavaScript
A book covering advanced language features like Iterators and Generators.
Blogs
2_ENTRIESVideos
8_ENTRIES- == ? === ??? ...#@^%
Basic talk about type coercion and strict type comparison.
- FunFunFunction
Educational plus entertaining YouTube show covering language features as well as architectural topics amongst others.
- What the heck is the event loop anyway?
Awesome talk about the way JavaScript works, and a tool for exploring the callstack.
- Become a JavaScript Console Power-User
Introduction to the browsers JavaScript console.
- Debugging The Web
Learn state of the art in debugging using Chrome dev tools.
- Promises Are So Passé
Talk that shows where async goes next, why it matters, and what you need to do to put it into practice today.
- Learning Functional Programming with JavaScript
Talk containing the best explanation of map/reduce.
- Understand JavaScript's this Keyword in Depth
18 minutes divided into 8 short videos to wrap you head around
this.
Interactive learning
6_ENTRIES- Udacity Introduction to JavaScript
They also offer more advanced courses.
- Code School
From Basics to Best Practices. Different courses related to JavaScript.
- Functional programming
Learn basic principles of functional programming in an interactive way by using map, filter, concatAll, reduce and zip.
- JavaScript30
Video course with 30 small and self-contained tutorials to build neat little things with plain JavaScript.
- Learn JavaScript Online
Interactive JavaScript course with spaced repetiton flashcards app.
- Exercism JavaScript Track
Exercism provides individual practice and mentor-based learning for free.
ES6 and above
7_ENTRIES- Exploring ES6
Good introduction with in-depth chapters.
- Exploring ES2016 and ES2017
Follow up of »Exploring ES6«.
- ES6 Overview
Bullet point overview including in-depth articles.
- ES6 Katas
Learn ES6 by solving unit test online.
- Practical ES6
eBook with practical examples and advices.
- 30 seconds of code
Useful ES6 snippets that you can understand in 30 seconds or less.
- What's the difference between JavaScript and ECMAScript?
Clears the confusion about ES6 and JavaScript.
DOM related
3_ENTRIES- DOM Enlightenment
A whole book about how to access and manipulate the DOM without a library.
- You Might Not Need jQuery
Get plain JavaScript code snippets (and see their jQuery equivalents).
- Traversing the DOM with JavaScript
A tutorial featuring native methods to traverse the DOM.
Node.js
4_ENTRIES- The Art of Node
Introductory tutorial covering the basics.
- NodeSchool
Interactive self guided workshops you can also do on your own.
- Node Patterns
Short books about code and networking patterns related to Node.js.
- Learn Node
A premium training course to learn to build apps with Node.js, Express, MongoDB.