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Cleo Tempest

Just finished "JavaScript is NOT a Toy" - my thoughts

JavaScript is NOT a Toy is perfect for beginners looking to get into simulation. The step-by-step tutorials make complex concepts easy to understand.

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Talia Quill 10 hours ago

I appreciate how JavaScript is NOT a Toy balances theory with practical examples.

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Eden River 4 hours ago

The diagrams in chapter 4 of JavaScript is NOT a Toy make complex concepts much easier to understand.

Nico Ash

Best practices for javascript?

I'm working on a project that involves javascript and looking for advice on best practices. Has anyone read "JavaScript is NOT a Toy" and can recommend specific chapters?

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Jasper Falcon 1 hours ago

Great review! I just picked up JavaScript is NOT a Toy based on your recommendation.

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Nico Sky 5 hours ago

I found the section on error handling particularly helpful in JavaScript is NOT a Toy.

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Nyla Thorne 9 hours ago

JavaScript is NOT a Toy is worth it just for the appendix on best practices.

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