Hey Guys, I'm a front end UI developer with intermediate knowledge of JavaScript. I was wondering if anyone can suggest some video tutorials for intermediate/advanced JS developers. (I need something that covers more then the core concepts and basics, preferably something current) I haven't tried any of these sites but I have been considering sites like: Lynda.com vtc.com pluralsite.com I would really love some recommendations or Ideas on how I can further my skills utilizing online training sites. I would also appreciate if you shared sites, tools, or techniques you might have found useful while learning the language. Thanks in advance!
You're asking the wrong question. One doesn't acquire intermediate/advanced skills in a language, one acquires intermediate/advanced skills in programming. What you're asking is like asking for lessons in becoming a better doctor in French. You become a better doctor. Start with Wirth's "Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs". You can always find a copy on Amazon for under $10 (usually for under $5). Becoming better in a language is just memorizing more syntax, but without the programming skill behind it, that does you no good.
IMHO it is important to understand the language. Understand what is possible to do with javascript and which restriction it has. Try to read fresh book from David Flanagan - Javascript definitive guide 6th edition where are mainly advanced topics and everything about what language supports. You should definitely look at these videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHtdZgou0qU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQVTIJBZook&feature=relmfu and maybe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LKDImgRfrg&feature=relmfu And useful tools? I use Firebug where is everything important to see or simulate there.
I have not seen Lynda Javascript tutorial however I like their PHP tutorial... guess their JS version is also good.
don't mind him, he is just pissed off that he still fails at programming. IMHO, video tutorials are the best way to learn any programming language, apart from a tutor or live video feed. if there were video tutorials for when i started to learn to program(hell Google was JUST becoming popular back then), than it would have been so much easier lol. video tutorials are completely different than from books, they actually teach you the thought process, if done correctly, rather than like in his quotes, memorizing syntaxes. although honestly, how hard is it to remember to put a semi-colon at the end of each line? but yes, textbooks, and books are UTTERLY USELESS! why? well because you have to move your ass to the book shelf and open it up, and find the page, and then you have to look at it, AND THEN!!! you have to read the WORDS! OMG! THE WORDS! Yes! the crap that your reading right now! when instead someone could be reading it TO YOU! and finally, video's give you time to think! while your brain is on idle, cause your not actually reading any WORDS! your free to think about, "Well what the f*** does that do?" instead of, "and the little piggy got eaten up by the big bad COW." Now im sorry to have to tell you this, but i just wasted a lot of your time, because i don't actually know of any good video tutorials for javascript, and i don't really have the time to make any for javascript... i've made some for C# though lol ... yea im bored...
I would suggest Lynda.com they have tutorials on a lot of progamming languages and it's only $25 for a month.