Rating:  - Dis be da bestest!
I was thrilled to finally get a JavaScript book that teaches basic (and not-so-basic) concepts in a clear, concise manner. I've been using JavaScript for around 2 years now, but I found the book really useful. Wilton did not write a cookbook, but instead takes the reader into areas that most authors don't. I've got 4 other JavaScript books (including Goodman's Bible), and none come close to the style delivered by Wilton. What I like personally is his coverage of string manipulation and Regular Expressions in a way that is understandable, without leaving you more confused as others seem to do. Don't buy the Definitive Guide or Bible if you don't know JavaScript. Get this book first, then move on to the big gun reference jobs.
Rating: - Better than a COLLEGE COURSE!!
FINALLY a book that TEACHES JavaScript Programming and not just copycat code! I took an Internet Programming class in college...basically was a joke. This book along with Professional JavaScript by Wrox, will make one a PRO!! Bottom line, Wrox makes the best computer books in the industry! I'm a PC Programming major at a 2 year school, and I'm learning MORE on my OWN from the WROX books than in any class I have taken, and that also includes University courses.
Rating: - I'M FINALLY LEARNING!
I have taken JavaScript in school (a six week course) and their book was pretty horrible and I came out of it with just a little understanding. I decided to pick up this book after reading a few reviews of it's worth and it's worth its weight in GOLD! I'm finally learning JavaScript and understanding about variables, for, else and switch statements etc. I have only been using it for about a week or so and have learned more than the six weeks in school. The only thing I wish was different was that it's so big with the 800 pages! I know it has to be to cover all the bases but I wish it never had to be so big. I guess we all do right? Nevertheless, this book is awesome! I'm learning a lot and I'm on my way to becoming a JavaScript programmer!
Rating: - Finally, a book that teaches Javascript
Before I purchased this book, I searched everywhere for a book for beginners. Most Javascript-beginner books are just full of a bunch of examples, and that's okay if you want to be a copycat; for those who want to create their own scripts and truly learn Javascript, then this is the book.
Rating: - Wilton WROX !!
Over time, I've read my share of computer language books, and I was generally confused and disappointed until I discovered WROX. The only reason I bought the Wilton book was because I was pleased with the other WROX titles I had read (and I needed to learn Javascript, of course).
Even for WROX, the Beginning Javascript book is outstanding. Wilton has the skill and patience to describe how everything fits together (important for the Javascript novice like me). He makes it real for you through excellent examples in every section of the book.
Wilton also does a great job of explaining how Javascript is implemented in the latest browsers and how all this relates to the most recent decrees from the W3C. Even if you don't want to learn about Javascript, you should buy this book as an example of what good computer language books can (and should) be.
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