Book Details
- ISBN: 979-8313683195
- Published: March 10, 2025
- Categories: Books Computers & Technology Web Development & Design Programming JavaScript
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JavaScript is NOT a Toy
About This Book
JavaScript isn't just for making buttons flash and animating divs. It's a serious, powerful language - capable of running everything from web apps to full-blown 3D simulations. But let's be honest - it's also weird. It has quirks, pitfalls, and “features” that can turn even the simplest task into a frustrating mystery. This book doesn't hold your hand through syntax basics - you already know how to write a 'for' loop. Instead, we dive deep into the hidden mechanics, performance tricks, and debugging nightmares that separate beginners from pros. Whether you're battling async chaos, taming memory leaks, or squeezing every ounce of speed from a web app, this book will help you write JavaScript that's clean, efficient, and - most importantly - doesn't break at 2 AM when you're too tired to debug and the error message just says "undefined is not a function". If you've ever thought, "Why does this work... but only sometimes?" - you're in the right place.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of Books topics
- Practical examples and real-world applications
- Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experts
- Latest trends and techniques in the field
- Exercises and challenges to test your knowledge
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What Readers Are Saying
Emma Thompson
Author
As a scholar in the field of javascript, I find this volume to be an indispensable resource. The author's treatment of complex topics is both rigorous and accessible, making it suitable for classroom use as well as independent study. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 8 days ago
User495
Verified Purchase
I completely agree with Emma Thompson's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
Posted 1 days ago
Lisa Thompson
Library Director
I couldn't put this book down! As someone who's been working with javascript for years, I still learned so much from reading this book, clear explanations and real-world examples. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 28 days ago
User921
Verified Purchase
I completely agree with Lisa Thompson's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
Posted 4 days ago
Robert Chen
Library Director
Excellent resource - packed with useful information!
Posted 26 days ago
Lisa Anderson
Cognitive Psychologist
As a scholar in the field of javascript, I find this volume to be an indispensable resource. The author's treatment of complex topics is both rigorous and accessible, making it suitable for classroom use as well as independent study. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 13 days ago
James Thompson
Education Specialist
I couldn't put this book down! As someone who's been working with javascript for years, I still learned so much from reading this book, clear explanations and real-world examples. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 2 days ago