where do i start?

Discussion in 'JavaScript' started by ChikaYeah, Oct 30, 2007.

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    i want to learn javascript, but will be learning from scratch. can anyone give me any tips?
     
    ChikaYeah, Oct 30, 2007 IP
  2. ndreamer

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    im still learning, do you have any experience in other languages ? especially php & action script which are very smiler ?
    I guess the best advice i could give is to download firefox and enable the dom inspector and error logging, both tools will come in very handy when developing javascript applications.
     
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    Tips to become a Good JavaScript Programmer...

    1> First learning and understanding the basics is very important....Go wot w3schools.com and complete the javascript tutorial...that should be able to give u a solid foundation.
    2>Get a hold of a good java script refference book like javascript complete refference....that should be a handy book which which will give a deep understanding....
    3>work with more and more examples.......simples ones but still it will give u confidence...
    4>Use the developer plugin for fire fox which will help u in debugging the javascript errors
    5>Use a Good IDE like dreamweaver which is very helpful in coding...
    6>Start rocking with JS.... :)

    thanks and regards
    prasad
     
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    use firebug with integrated javascript console, this rox!!
     
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    I got a good start with JavaScript by using HTML Goodies JavaScript primers:
    http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/jsp/article.php/3478531.

    They're a very good place to start from a beginner's level; though you won't learn the most modern techniques there.

    Defintely use Firefox and the javascript console to debug your code. But also test in IE - you'd be surprised what kinds of code works in FF but not in IE.
     
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