Thanks Rolf =]
On Monday, May 14, 2012 5:55:57 AM UTC-4, Rolf Langenhuijzen wrote: > > 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 Oh btw- books might be outdated, then just grab the pdf if you want to 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 >>> >>
