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JavaScript tutorials and references

A curated list of JavaScript learning resources

A tiny list limited to the best JavaScript Learning Resources

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Awesome JavaScript Learning / JavaScript References

MDN Simply the most extensive and up to date language reference
DevDocs Search MDN comfortably. Even offline
JavaScript Notes & Reference Detailed reference with code examples. Divided into topics covering basic and advanced subjects
Simplified JavaScript Jargon Glossary which explains all the buzzwords from the JavaScript eco system
Functional Programming Jargon Explains terms used in functional programming in the JavaScript context
ECMAScript® Language Specification The standard JavaScript is based on. Only for very advanced learners

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Articles & Tutorials / Overall Topics

A re-introduction to JavaScript* Compact introduction covering types, variables, operators, control structures, functions and closures
JavaScript.info A modern tutorial from the basics to advanced topics with simple, but detailed explanations
Glossary of Modern JavaScript Concepts: Part 1 Learn the fundamentals of functional programming, reactive programming, and functional reactive programming in JavaScript
Glossary of Modern JavaScript Concepts: Part 2 Explains concepts like scope and closures, data flow, change detection, components, compilation, tree shaking
Robust Client-Side JavaScript Guide focused on writing robust code by describing possible failures and explaining how to prevent them

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Articles & Tutorials / Single Topics

JavaScript Closures Demystified Covering closures. From basics to use cases. Has useful comments
Understanding Hoisting Detailed explanation of the concept of hoisting in JavaScript
Array operations Covering the usefulness of Array's map, reduce, and filter methods
Promises Learning promises step by step
Async/Await Tutorial showing the advantages of consuming Promises via async functions
Pure functions Answers the question »What is a Pure Function?« epicly
Using Fetch Describes thoroughly how to use the Fetch API to receive and send data
Chrome DevTools Everything you need to know about the debugging tools built into Google Chrome

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Free eBooks

Eloquent JavaScript Covering the language and runtime specifics
You Don't Know JS (book series) 179,778 3 months ago Series of books diving deep into language
Speaking JavaScript In-depth guide beginning with the basics
JavaScript Design Patterns Classical and JavaScript specific design patterns
Mostly Adequate Guide to Functional Programming Excellent primer to functional programming using JavaScript
Functional-Light JavaScript 16,640 11 months ago This book explores the core principles of functional programming (FP) as they are applied to JavaScript

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Books

JavaScript: The Good Parts Classic material which still has relevance
The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript Comprehensible, especially interesting for people with a class based OOP background
JavaScript Enlightenment Will solidify your understanding of the language
Testing JavaScript Applications A complete guide for JavaScript testing tools and techniques
The Joy of JavaScript A book covering advanced language features like Iterators and Generators

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Blogs

②ality Language features and APIs well explained by author and trainer Dr. Axel Rauschmayer
Pony Foo Detailed and high quality posts from Nicolás Bevacqua all related to JavaScript

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Videos

== ? === ??? ...#@^% Basic talk about type coercion and strict type comparison
FunFunFunction Educational plus entertaining YouTube show covering language features as well as architectural topics amongst others
What the heck is the event loop anyway? Awesome talk about the way JavaScript works, and a tool for exploring the callstack
Become a JavaScript Console Power-User Introduction to the browsers JavaScript console
Debugging The Web Learn state of the art in debugging using Chrome dev tools
Promises Are So Passé Talk that shows where async goes next, why it matters, and what you need to do to put it into practice today
Learning Functional Programming with JavaScript Talk containing the best explanation of map/reduce
Understand JavaScript's this Keyword in Depth 18 minutes divided into 8 short videos to wrap you head around

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Interactive learning

Udacity Introduction to JavaScript They also offer more advanced courses
Code School From Basics to Best Practices. Different courses related to JavaScript
Functional programming Learn basic principles of functional programming in an interactive way by using map, filter, concatAll, reduce and zip
JavaScript30 Video course with 30 small and self-contained tutorials to build neat little things with plain JavaScript
Learn JavaScript Online Interactive JavaScript course with spaced repetiton flashcards app
Exercism JavaScript Track Exercism provides individual practice and mentor-based learning for free

Awesome JavaScript Learning / ES6 and above

Exploring ES6 Good introduction with in-depth chapters
Exploring ES2016 and ES2017 Follow up of »Exploring ES6«
ES6 Overview Bullet point overview including in-depth articles
ES6 Katas Learn ES6 by solving unit test online
Practical ES6 3,087 over 1 year ago eBook with practical examples and advices
30 seconds of code 121,836 about 19 hours ago Useful ES6 snippets that you can understand in 30 seconds or less
What's the difference between JavaScript and ECMAScript? Clears the confusion about ES6 and JavaScript
DOM Enlightenment A whole book about how to access and manipulate the DOM without a library
You Might Not Need jQuery Get plain JavaScript code snippets (and see their jQuery equivalents)
Traversing the DOM with JavaScript A tutorial featuring native methods to traverse the DOM

Awesome JavaScript Learning / Node.js

The Art of Node 9,814 over 4 years ago Introductory tutorial covering the basics
NodeSchool Interactive self guided workshops you can also do on your own
Node Patterns Short books about code and networking patterns related to Node.js
Learn Node A premium training course to learn to build apps with Node.js, Express, MongoDB

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