Comments on: JavaScript: How Simple is Too Simple?

By: zee

zee — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:42:15 +0000

Examples in the book simply javascript uses some core library but I didn’t find any mention of where to get it or if it’s required.

The first real sample doesn’t work.

I would expect this info in preface.

By: loganathan

loganathan — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:35:48 +0000

i like the simple tricks in the book …ofcourse the article is really impressive

By: thenk83

thenk83 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:22:56 +0000

Kevin,
I just received the book yesterday and I’m rather impressed. I’ve picked up more from this book than the Wrox, SAM Learn in 24hrs, and O’Reilly’s JavaScript beginner books. When I wanted to learn PHP, I picked up the PHP and MySQL book you published. I learned tons from that (in which I feel like I owe you because it’s basically launched a new career for me) one book, when others failed to keep it simple. I’ve really gotten the same feel with Simply JavaScript. Thanks for another awesome book. Oh, and better its very structured in the way coding and learning should be laid out.

By: Estelle

Estelle — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:30:49 +0000

Your argument is well thought out. Most javascript books are either too dumbed down and lead to bad code, or too advanced and impossible for the novice to follow.

While I haven’t read your book, from your explanation as to how you approached presenting code, it seems that you will provide web developers at all levels of knowledge with enough information to code real world examples correctly. By introducing beginners to libraries, those novices will be able to quickly understand and perhaps even develop real world web applications.

I’ll have to pick up a copy and get back to you on the approach.

-Estelle

By: 2MHost.com

2MHost.com — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:35:31 +0000

I believe that Javascript can’t be simple at all
specially after reading this post :)

your ‘unobtrusive scripting.’ solution is something can’t be handled by biggeners, the chance to make mistakes in such code is HUGE.

Do you think that I’ll buy this book? YES, I’ll do.
because I like the end of every chapter “Exploring Libraries”

After using several libraries like Jquery and MooTools, I think they become mature enough to get book covering them in depth …. a little “javascript” and a lot of “Exploring Libraries”