My Javascript book next read list

I spent some time reading Eloquent Javascript and it has been a tremendous help in better understanding Javascript. The book itself was listed as a beginner book on the free book list and has been an easy read with already having Javascript experience.

I spent a lot of time avoiding books due to the fear of not understanding, but I have found that book have been the greatest help in understanding towards the next level. I have already completed the second part of the Well Grounded Rubyist. My goal with recording these book reviews will be to force myself to read and understand them by presenting its contents. If I had more time I would start a similar Ruby Newbies Group for Javascript.

For the time being I will be focusing on finishing Eloquent Ruby and Eloquent Javascript and then proceed to the books below.

Eloquent Javascript - Beginner
Speaking Javascript - Beginner
Javascript Applications - Intermediate
JS the Right Way  - Intermediate
You Don't Javascript - Advanced

Going through the basics

I spent the majority of my time learning Ruby/Rails, I had the assumption I knew how to perform basic things in HTML/CSS and have always been able to Google enough to get by.

Recently I have begun a speed tour through also of the Treehouse Curriculum learning a lot of new things I thought I was an expert on. They recently announced a new Ruby basic section which I completed in its entirety in less than 2 hours. I found even though I already knew most of the content, it was a great review. I also enjoy the teaching style which aloud me to sharpen my skills in the post lecture challenges.

In addition to Ruby I have been working my way quickly through HTML/CSS. A lot of the HTML I didn't know how to do has since been deprecated, which they mentioned, but I never went through a formal course on CSS.

I understood the basic concepts of id's and classes, but not really. I have had a lot of aha moments and really appreciating this opportunity to go through this info. With only being 2 weeks into my free membership, I plan to complete all of the Javascript course and workshop, as well the Ruby, iOS, and HTML/CSS  sections.

What actually has been helping is going through all the courses at 2x speed during my lunch break which allows me to knock a section or more a day. If you have not tried treehouse, I believe there are free 7 day trials available if you google hard enough, but if not the below picture is a link to get 50% off.

In just one month I will probably have completed the majority of my desire learning through Treehouse. I plan to do something very similar with Code School. I have neglecting learning the basic fundamentals in web development and Treehouse has been a great fit, in addition to the books I have been reading on the side (WGR and Confident Ruby).

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