I have dabbed alittle bit into computer programming some years
ago. Trying to teach myself and found it overwhelming. So I dont know
how the process is going to be in learning javascript. I'm not going to
be learning in a formal setting. I'm going to attempt to teach myself.
I wanted to know if there there was a online source with
instruction on learning javascript.
Rich
> I wanted to know if there there was a online source with
> instruction on learning javascript.
Hi Rich,
Here are some links I have found useful while learning JavaScript
Tutorial introductions. Just use them as introductions not as gospel.
The HTML tag reference is handy)
http://www.w3schools.com/
Always make sure your HTML and CSS validate. JavaScript is tough if the
HTML doesn't validate. I use DOCTYPE strict 4.01
http://validator.w3.org/
http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/
A JavaScript syntax checker that will help you find bugs in some cases
and follow some best practices (opinions)
http://www.jslint.com/
The book that seems to be regarded as the best/only JavaScript book
(buy this to get started!)
http://www.amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanagan/dp/0596101996/sr=1-1/qid=1157649999/ref=sr_1_1/103-9979359-7003840?ie=UTF8&s=books
http://www.davidflanagan.com
This group and it's archives are the very best resource when stuck or
interested in reading about newer JavaScript techniques
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.javascript
FAQ for this news group and many other great articles on this site
http://jibbering.com/faq/
Some people's personal websites
http://www.litotes.demon.co.uk/
http://www.javascripttoolbox.com/
http://www.quirksmode.org/ (some good stuff but some wierd stuff)
Although simulated class-based inheritance is not always the best thing
to do in JavaScript, this is definitely the best link I have every
found about it. I've used it and it is great.
http://kevlindev.com/tutorials/javascript/inheritance/index.htm
Good luck,
Peter