Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja
John Resig
12 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2010–2023.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja by John Resig (2012) is a very hands-on look at writing a Javascript library
It boosted my career significantly by giving me enough low-level practical understanding to become much more productive writing JS.
has helped me understand some of the more interesting parts of the language (such as functions being first class objects) better.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Best current book to learn JavaScript? 2017 · 4 recommendations
- Need best Javascript books suggestion 2010 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: What's the best programming book you've read recently? 2014 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Best books to learn web development? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the latest and greatest books on your favorite language? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation