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Ask HN: Essential Javascript book for deep knowledge?

4 points by peacemaker ↗ HN
I'm looking for suggestions for an in-depth Javascript book. I worked with C++ for over 10 years feel like I have a deep understanding of the language, something I'd also like to achieve with Javascript. I've been using JS for the last couple of years and have built several projects using it (plus frameworks like Knockout.js) but I feel that depth is lacking.

Any suggestions on books, courses, online resources and anything else that could help me get there would be most appreciated!

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talles
The two most remembered js books are Crockford's "JavaScript: The Good Parts" and "Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja".

Most online schools like code.org, codecademy.com or codeschool.com have js courses.

peacemaker
Thanks for the book suggestions. I've found the courses on those websites are usually aimed beginners though.

Perhaps there really isn't a "deeper" part of JS the same way there is in C++? Maybe I'm asking for something that really isn't there.

What would someone who is considered an expert or "guru" in JS know? :)

amavisca
He recommended books in his response.

You should be reading JavaScript: The Good Parts.

peacemaker
JavaScript: The Good Parts was published 2008, a lot can change in 5 years. Still worth it today?
talles
Yes, it still a classic.
dmamills
JS Allonge, JS:The Good Parts, Resig's Ninja book, Learning Javascript Design Patterns