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This article contains a list of 10 books that can take you from a Javascript newbie to a pro.

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This article contains my top ten book recommendations for learning Javascript. It contains something for everyone so whether you've just started your journey or are a seasoned developer, you'll still find something of use here.

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1. JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford

As the name suggests, this is a book that focuses on the best parts of Javascript.

It covers the essential concepts without the unnecessary ones.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Good-Parts-Douglas-Crockford/dp/0596517742

2. Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke

Quite possibly the most comprehensive book on Javascript that I've ever come across.

I don't recommend this for beginners but this is surely a must-read.

🔗 https://eloquentjavascript.net

3. You Don't Know JS series by Kyle Simpson

Instead of one book, this is a series of books that dives deep into all aspects of Javascript.

A must-read for every Javascript enthusiast!

🔗 https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS

4. JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" by Jon Duckett

If you're a front-end developer & work with jQuery, this is a no-brainer.

It is a comprehensive book & covers everything from basic syntax to advanced topics.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-JQuery-Interactive-Front-End-Development/dp/1118531647

5. Functional JavaScript by Michael Fogus

If you're learning react or wanna learn it, the functional way (which is the 'modern' way), this is for you.

It teaches functional programming using Javascript, which is used in modern React.

🔗 https://amazon.com/Functional-JavaScript-Introducing-Programming-Underscore-js/dp/1449360726

6. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan

This is another comprehensive book on Javascript that covers almost all aspects of Javascript.

It is really handy for quick reference and is a must-read for any Javascript learner.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanagan/dp/1491952024

7. Learning JavaScript Design Patterns by Addy Osmani

This book is meant for people who want to learn the design patterns of Javascript.

It is an excellent book for folks who wanna write maintainable and scalable Javascript code.

🔗 https://addyosmani.com/resources/essentialjsdesignpatterns/book/

8. Effective JavaScript by David Herman

This is another book
This book provides practical advice and best practices for writing effective JavaScript code. It covers topics like data structures, functions, and error handling.

🔗 https://amazon.com/Effective-JavaScript-Specific-Software-Development/dp/0321812182