Human Interest

About the book
This book makes JavaScript less challenging to learn for newcomers, by offering a modern view that is as consistent as possible.
Highlights:

  • Get started quickly, by initially focusing on modern features.
  • Test-driven exercises and quizzes available for most chapters.
  • Covers all essential features of JavaScript, up to and including ES2020.
  • Optional advanced sections let you dig deeper.

No prior knowledge of JavaScript is required, but you should know how to program.
A chapter in the book explains in detail what is and isnt included.
Read all essential chapters

  • Preview of book:
    • Online: HTML (all essential chapters, only four bonus chapters are missing)
    • Files: PDF, EPUB, MOBI (50%)
  • Preview of quiz web app: online (50%)
  • Preview of test-driven exercises: ZIP file (50%)

Also available: TOC of complete book.
Buy the book
The free online version is made possible by the sales of the book. There are digital packages and a print version. Thanks for your support!
Digital packages
Two digital packages are available:
Print version
Available on Amazon:
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Discounts and bulk purchases (digital version only)

  • Discounts:
    • If a digital package is beyond your means, you can get a discount via this form.
    • If you own the print version of the book, you can get package Book, exercises, quizzes for USD 23 via this form.
  • Bulk purchases: If you intend to buy more than 10 digital copies, please contact me via email at dr_axel AT icloud.com and Ill help you make the purchase (Payhip doesnt currently directly support bulk purchases).

About the author
Dr. Axel Rauschmayer specializes in JavaScript and web development. He blogs, writes books and teaches classes.
Axel has been writing about JavaScript since 2009.