Resources for learning JS

[dsernst]

One goal to support is to help anyone who's interested learn to code for the first time, or better, and give them an opportunity to contribute here.

To that end, here are resources for getting started with Javascript:

http://codecombat.com/ - "Learn How to Code by Playing a Game"

http://javascript.crockford.com/ - Douglas Crockford's essays on Javascript

http://eloquentjavascript.net/ - Eloquent JavaScript: This is a book about JavaScript, programming, and the wonders of the digital.

http://javascriptissexy.com/ and especially http://javascriptissexy.com/how-to-learn-javascript-properly/ are often recommended

[dsernst]

Motivations:

• promoting computational literacy is always a great goal
• more need for this made clear after reading http://modelviewculture.com/pieces/manufacturing-the-talent-shortage