Like it or not, JavaScript is everywherethese days—from browser to server to mobile—and now you, too, need to learn thelanguage or dive deeper than you have. This concise book guides you into andthrough JavaScript, written by a veteran programmer who once found himself inthe same position.
Speaking JavaScript helpsyou approach the language with four standalone sections. First, a quick-startguide teaches you just enough of the language to help you be productive rightaway. More experienced JavaScript programmers will find a complete andeasy-to-read reference that covers each language feature in depth. Completecontents include:
JavaScript quick start: 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.
