Ask EJ : How to start learning JavaScript and developing?

4 up and 2 down, posted by bevacqua 3817 days ago 7 comments

bevacqua 3817 days ago.

Hey guys

I want to teach my girlfriend to program with JavaScript, what do you think would be the best resource to teach her that? Be specific if possible, book names, internet tutorials are fine, even videos if they're good quality.

Thanks!

tinkertrain 3817 days ago. link 4 points ▲ ▼

The courses at codecademy are great, interactive and free http://www.codecademy.com/ highly recommended for novices

bevacqua 3817 days ago. link 2 points ▲ ▼

We'll definitely give those a shot too! Thanks!

fcambus 3817 days ago. link 2 points ▲ ▼

Not sure why this post has been downvoted?

jylauril 3817 days ago. link 4 points ▲ ▼

Some sad nerd who can't get a girlfriend maybe? :)

fcambus 3817 days ago. link 2 points ▲ ▼

Does she have any previous exposure to programming?

If not, maybe JavaScript For Cats could be a good start : http://jsforcats.com

Also, Eloquent JavaScript is a nice book and is available for free : http://eloquentjavascript.net (PDF version here : http://eloquentjavascript.net/Eloquent%20JavaScript.pdf)

Finally, this post offers a complete curriculum : 

How to Learn JavaScript Properly (For NON-JavaScript Programmers and First-time Programmers) : http://javascriptissexy.com/how-to-learn-javascript-properly/

Hope this helps :)

bevacqua 3817 days ago. link 2 points ▲ ▼

Awesome! Thanks a bunch.

No exposure, she doesn't have any idea what she may be getting into :P

bnb 3811 days ago. link 1 point ▲ ▼

A bit late to the party, but D. Crockford's JavaScript: The Good Parts is a good way to learn how to write good, efficient, effective JS. You may want to have her read it after she does the Codecademy course, as it will be an excellent buffer to add to what she already knows.