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David Flanagan JavaScript: The Definitive Guide
David Flanagan is a longtime programmer who has spent the last two decades writing comprehensive web design books for programmers who want to learn or master programming language.
Expertly written. Ideas and concepts are presented in a logical, easy to follow order. In-depth coverage of all relevant aspects of JavaScript.
There’s not a lot of information on the historical progression of JavaScript.
Paperback or Kindle
JavaScript
1096
13 May 2011
Experts
Best Value
Jon Duckett JavaScript and jQuery Book
Jon Duckett is a veteran programmer with extensive knowledge who has written as well as co-authored books on website design for programmers of all levels of proficiency.
Very well written and visually appealing. Content is introduced in intuitive, easy-to-follow steps for beginners. Contains relevant texts for advanced developers.
The cover falls apart after heavy use.
Paperback or Hardcover
HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
1152
8 July 2014
All levels
Jennifer Niederst Robbins Learning Web Design
Jennifer Niederst Robbins built the first ever commercial website in 1993, and in addition to authoring the popular ‘Web Design in a Nutshell’ she also teaches web design.
It’s written in a friendly style, has excellent visual design for easy and fun learning, provides coherent explanations and a solid web design foundation.
It contains some information that may be out-of-date.
Paperback or Kindle
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
624
24 August 2012
Beginner
Brad Williams Professional WordPress: Design and Development
Brad Williams, David Damastra, and Hal Sterns are experienced programmers who came together to co-author this web design book meant to provide professional help with Wordpress.
Covers the new functions of WordPress 4.1. Provides detailed and in-depth explanation of concepts. Plenty of helpful code examples.
Concepts discussed are too technical for beginner programmers.
Paperback or Kindle
Wordpress
504
12 January 2015
Expert
Steve Krug Don’t Make Me Think
Steve Krug has spent over twenty years as a web usability consultant to a variety of high profile brands like Apple and NPR. He’s also the bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Think.
Entertaining and easy to read. Describes the dos and don’ts of web design. Offers suggestions and has colorful illustrations on relevant points.
Some sections of the book can be a little too obvious for some.
Paperback or Kindle
Web usability
216
3 January 2014
All levels