The Weird History of JavaScript

The history of JavaScript over the last 25 years. How did a simple scripting language for Netscape evolve into the world's most widely used programming language?

Intermediate - 12 min - Software & IT - Fireship

The full course: Learn JavaScript free

What you'll need

• Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
• Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
• Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
• Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

1. JavaScript and jQuery by Jon Duckett - View on Amazon
2. Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke - View on Amazon
3. You Don't Know JS Yet by Kyle Simpson - View on Amazon
4. JavaScript by David Flanagan - View on Amazon
5. Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript by Robin Nixon - View on Amazon
6. JavaScript for dummies by Emily A. Vander Veer - View on Amazon

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