Currently I’m reading JavaScript & jQuery: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition.
I wanted to brush up on my Javascript and jQuery skills by reading something that might expand my horizons. Has this book helped me achieve my goals? Yes and no. It has helped to improve my knowledge but it isn’t really aimed at experienced Software Engineer. The book moves too slowly, every tutorial is painstakingly drawn out, with a line by line explanation. It also repeats itself, repeating basic tips and advice in later chapters that was explaining near the start. If it at least just referenced the page number where it was originally rather than doing a copy and paste it would be better.
Maybe I am being a little harsh though. On the positive side, it does a great job illustrating the power of Javascript and jQuery and has helped me learn new things and easier methods to solve my problems.
Overall. I think this book is aimed more at beginners or people interested in Web Development as a hobby rather than professional. Feel free to check it out, but if you are an experienced Developer prepare to deal with the issues I outlined above.
