JavaScript is super hot now, So I suggest you start learning node.js and CoffeeScript as well haha. Node.js.
Seriously though there's still more than enough demand for static languages. I never picked up Ruby, Python only in tiny bits (which is sometimes useful on mac or for specific programs that can read macros written in Python), I still use PHP and alot, like a gazillion companies. I always had a weak spot for 37signals (who invented Ruby), if I was to learn a server side language now I would pick up Ruby I guess over PHP just for fun. As far as JS you can quickly read some "javascript basics" or "javascrip in 24 hours" or "javascript for dummies" books.. or whatever they are called. Aaron's book for the old mootools could be considered deprecated, but it's still worth a read to get a feel of Moo syntax. Keeto's book is great, but more in depth and difficult. Check it anyway. I have not read the book by Garrick and Jacob, but I'm sure it's a good read. It's all Moo 1.2 so deprecated code, but you can easily make the switch to the latest version. Can't comment on jQuery! There's tons of jQuery stuff (also "for dummies" books), so I guess it wouldn't hurt to check it out as well, after you know some more about JS or Moo. Untill then you can still use jquery plug n play stuff. Oh btw- books might be outdated, then just grab the pdf if you want to read on screen. Books are usually better then short tutorials or snippets of code if you're starting out with something imho and you'll get a better overall feel of a language. PS > and did we mention already to check the source code of everything? On Friday, May 11, 2012 11:35:18 AM UTC+2, pixel67 wrote: > > Dimitar, > > I am on the channel now but just a blank screen ( I will look into it ) > In your opinion what is a good plan , I'm all over the place > learning PHP, JavaScript, Ruby, Python and a little moo and JQ ( I think > learning JS first is best? ) > Do I just stick with JS and pick away at moo or does learning JQ help with > moo ? > > Thanks again who said there's no help for beginners ? =] > > > On Friday, May 11, 2012 5:21:04 AM UTC-4, Dimitar Christoff wrote: >> >> On 11/05/2012 10:06, pixel67 wrote: >> > Dimitar, >> > >> > Thanks for the info, I have to ask though what is up with the >> > irc.freenode, I was on the one for node.js and didn't get any responses >> > not sure if I know how to use it? >> > I would like to really see more people using moo, but it is tough going >> > at first and maybe when I get up to speed a little more I will post >> > links to * beginner tutorials * I really want to be a part of this >> > community, I love javascript and moo is in line with that. >> > >> > I got Arrons book, after I finish the Modern JavaScript Develop and >> > Design by Larry Ullman I will start in on that and I found this >> > http://mrpaolo.github.com/mootools30days/ >> > some of the links are dead on the sites that were referenced to learn >> moo.:( >> > >> >> IRc = internet relay chat -> a real time chat room where ppl talk (async >> at times) about mootools or other stuff that matters. >> >> you need an IRC client like mIRC or BitchX or Colloquy for mac etc - >> many clients. >> >> freenode has nothing to do with node.js - though there probably is a >> nodejs channel on there. >> >> You connect to irc.freenode.net and then /join #mootools >> >> If you don't get a reply immediately, don't worry, people reply when >> they return. >> >> Aarons book is awesome. When you read that, there's also Garrick's and >> Keetos books to consider. >> >> For tutorials, http://stackoverflow.com/tags/mootools/info is more or >> less up-to date. >> >> http://mrpaolo.github.com/mootools30days/ is interesting and new to me, >> seems it is being collated from the Wayback Machine, if you look at >> https://github.com/mrpaolo/mootools30days/ it has been updated as >> recently as 2 months ago. >> >> Some of the practices are probably out of date or incomplete but it >> certainly can't hurt to read it. >> >> have fun. >> -- >> Dimitar Christoff >> >> "JavaScript is to JAVA what hamster is to ham" >> http://fragged.org/ | @D_mitar | https://github.com/DimitarChristoff >> >
