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JamesRogan 1663 days ago. 
I am complete novice, to both programming and JavaScript. I do not know programming fundamentals, JavaScript basics, or any programming language. I only know HTML and CSS. I was looking for a physical book (paper) to learn JavaScript. I did a number of Google searches and read reviews but most books seem to presume that the reader knows at least the fundamentals of JavaScript and has some experience tinkering with it. Could you please list some books to learn JavaScript from the ground-up (starting with fundamentals), the book teaches from ground-up and assumes no previous knowledge on the reader's part except HTML and CSS? In addition, while I will practice writing JavaScript along with reading the book, the book, while starting with basics, should be packed with enough information so that I can build a cool web app by the end of reading it. with Furthermore, if possible could you link a webpage with a good list of books to learn JavaScript for a complete novice, to both programming and JavaScript, having never written code except HTML and CSS. If possible, the book should teach ES6. Please do not suggest Eloquent JavaScript and You Don't Know JS Yet by Kyle Simpson because I have already taken a look at it and it is a more 'intermediate' book in my opinion. The author himself notes - "If you are new to programming or JS, be aware that these books are not intended as a gentle "intro to JavaScript." This material is, at times, complex and challenging, and goes much deeper than is typical for a first-time learner. You're welcome here no matter what your background is, but these books are written assuming you're already comfortable with JS and have at least 6–9 months experience with it." . Thank you for your help!

tracker1 1662 days ago. link 1 point ▲ ▼
JavaScript is a really hard first language to use... Dive Into Python[1] is considered one of the best getting started books on learning to program.  I know it's a completely different language, but it's considered a really good jumping in path.

For JS, Head First[2] is a decent getting started... it's not great for actually understanding JS though.  After those, I would probably read Eloquent JavaScript[3] and/or JavaScript: The Definitive Guide[4] (O'Reilly), aka "The Rhino Book".

You may want to start with #4 for at least a few chapters and see how you get through it, it may be enough on its' own.

Also, you might find the Kahn Academy courses on JS useful... I've heard good things on their Intro To JS[5], which seems to be centered on making a web page more interactive as a point of entry.

1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1430224150 - Dive Into Python
2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/144934013X - Head First JavaScript
3. https://eloquentjavascript.net/
4a. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0596805527 - JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly) 6th edition
4b. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1491952024 - JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly) 7th edition pre-order
5. https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/programming