🚀 10 books to achieve Javascript mastery 👨‍💻
Tags: webdev, javascript, beginners, programming
Published: 2023-10-19 12:24:52


## TL;DR
This article contains a list of 10 books that can take you from a Javascript newbie to a pro. 


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This article contains my top ten book recommendations for learning Javascript. It contains something for everyone so whether you've just started your journey or are a seasoned developer, you'll still find something of use here.



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## 1. JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford

As the name suggests, this is a book that focuses on the best parts of Javascript.

It covers the essential concepts without the unnecessary ones.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Good-Parts-Douglas-Crockford/dp/0596517742

![JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4uzrwxapm6nursiccwsw.png)
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## 2. Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke

Quite possibly the most comprehensive book on Javascript that I've ever come across.

I don't recommend this for beginners but this is surely a must-read.

🔗 https://eloquentjavascript.net

![Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4yelhgtd9v2rax1tluoj.png)
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## 3. You Don't Know JS series by Kyle Simpson

Instead of one book, this is a series of books that dives deep into all aspects of Javascript.

A must-read for every Javascript enthusiast!

🔗 https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS

![You Don't Know JS series by Kyle Simpson](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/w6ceurg59w0roq062b7u.png)
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## 4. JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" by Jon Duckett

If you're a front-end developer & work with jQuery, this is a no-brainer.

It is a comprehensive book & covers everything from basic syntax to advanced topics.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-JQuery-Interactive-Front-End-Development/dp/1118531647

![JavaScript and JQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" by Jon Duckett](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/euwybnmelslht29qdrhe.png)
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## 5. Functional JavaScript by Michael Fogus

If you're learning react or wanna learn it, the functional way (which is the 'modern' way), this is for you.

It teaches functional programming using Javascript, which is used in modern React.

🔗 https://amazon.com/Functional-JavaScript-Introducing-Programming-Underscore-js/dp/1449360726

![Functional JavaScript by Michael Fogus](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vexkbzx1htnmz4j268j9.png)
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## 6. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan

This is another comprehensive book on Javascript that covers almost all aspects of Javascript.

It is really handy for quick reference and is a must-read for any Javascript learner.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanagan/dp/1491952024

![JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wxoaekthh4v74gtz92gg.png)
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## 7. Learning JavaScript Design Patterns by Addy Osmani

This book is meant for people who want to learn the design patterns of Javascript. 

It is an excellent book for folks who wanna write maintainable and scalable Javascript code.

🔗 https://addyosmani.com/resources/essentialjsdesignpatterns/book/

![Learning JavaScript Design Patterns by Addy Osmani](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ptr33cu8b6o7ndueo13d.png)
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## 8. Effective JavaScript by David Herman

This is another book 
This book provides practical advice and best practices for writing effective JavaScript code. It covers topics like data structures, functions, and error handling.

🔗 https://amazon.com/Effective-JavaScript-Specific-Software-Development/dp/0321812182

![Effective JavaScript by David Herman](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3ww9suf4nhxoq662pk9m.png)
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## 9. High-Performance JavaScript by Nicholas C. Zakas

As evident from the name, this book is about optimizing Javascript code for the best performance.

It covers various techniques that will help you in writing performant code.

🔗 https://amazon.com/High-Performance-JavaScript-Nicholas-Zakas/dp/059680279X

![High-Performance JavaScript by Nicholas C. Zakas](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/f2cu13dbogp02511ymu9.png)
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## 10. JavaScript: The Missing Manual by David Sawyer McFarland

Lastly, this is another book that covers Javascript extensively.

Everything from basic syntax to advanced topics is covered here.

🔗 https://amazon.com/JavaScript-Missing-Manual-David-McFarland/dp/1491947071


![JavaScript: The Missing Manual by David Sawyer McFarland](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gk708u8znyv2tlmclfhz.png)
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That concludes this article for today!

If you're reading it, you will also like our other articles so please check them out.

Also, I must have missed listing some other gems so if you know of any, please add them in the comments down below.

Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

Bubye! 👋

~ SS