recommended javascript book

[donalmurtagh]

Hi,

I'm an experienced java programmer and am also familiar with (X)HTML
and CSS, though certainly no expert on either. I know absolutely
nothing about javascript, but reckon it's time I started learning.
Could someone recommend a book suitable for someone with my background?
I don't need to know every last detail, but I'd also like to learn more
than just the basics. If there's something out there similar in style
(and quality) to O'Reilly's "Head First" series, that would be great.

BTW, I know a "Head First JavaScript" is in the pipeline, but I don't
want to wait until it's available.

Thanks in Advance,
Donal

 

[Peter Michaux]

Hi,

I'm an experienced java programmer and am also familiar with (X)HTML
and CSS, though certainly no expert on either. I know absolutely
nothing about javascript, but reckon it's time I started learning.
Could someone recommend a book suitable for someone with my background?
I don't need to know every last detail, but I'd also like to learn more
than just the basics. If there's something out there similar in style
(and quality) to O'Reilly's "Head First" series, that would be great.

BTW, I know a "Head First JavaScript" is in the pipeline, but I don't
want to wait until it's available.

Flanagan's book is the one to have. Just keep an eye out for errata.

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Peter