My JavaScript doesn't extend much beyond the obvious syntax (variables, loops etc) and a rudimentry understanding of the DOM. I clearly need to brush up a bit before digging into node.js and jasmine. I don't want to even thing about coffee script before I understand the project it solves.
So where should I start? I asked the twitterverse:
Within minutes I had a response!
Matthew Gillard and Bill Caputo both recommended JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford. They also recommend:
Certainly a lot to be getting on with
Tools-wise, I downloaded chrome and Firefox and installed the Firebug plugin.
That was a week ago. So far, I prefer Chrome. I like it's mimimal style. I also like the way firebug highlights the relevant area on the page when you click the markup.
The book is truly awesome. I would definitely recommend it.
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