[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-27 Thread Rey Bango
Considering that the list shows Flanagan's book as the only recommendation, I don't find it a viable resource for true recommendations on DOM scripting or JavaScript. Flanagan's book is absolutely amazing but there are plenty of updated books which are outstanding JavaScript resources.

[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-27 Thread Rey Bango
Yep that's an understatement. Then again, they have the same bias towards every major JS framework project. I've made a personal choice not to bother with CLJ due to their obvious biases and the vitriol replies to anyone who goes against their opinions. You will find some good information

[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-25 Thread Ricardo
On May 24, 2:01 am, RobG rg...@iinet.net.au wrote: Still good /  applicable? It is not on the recommended list at the comp.lang.javascript FAQ: URL:http://www.jibbering.com/faq/#books The guys at comp.lang.javascript have a very strong bias against J. Resig, jQuery and other JS

[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-25 Thread RobG
On May 25, 4:13 pm, Ricardo ricardob...@gmail.com wrote: On May 24, 2:01 am, RobG rg...@iinet.net.au wrote: Still good /  applicable? It is not on the recommended list at the comp.lang.javascript FAQ: URL:http://www.jibbering.com/faq/#books The guys at comp.lang.javascript have a

[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-24 Thread David Habermehl
I bought it when I saw it was written by John Resig. I think it's very useful. YMMV. -- David On 5/22/2009 11:12 AM, finneycanhelp wrote: Have you read the book Pro JavaScript Techniques Published December 2006? Still good / applicable? (book image and links at http://jspro.org/ ) Do

[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-23 Thread RobG
On May 23, 1:12 am, finneycanhelp lovefin...@gmail.com wrote: Have you read the book Pro JavaScript Techniques Published December 2006? No. Still good /  applicable? It is not on the recommended list at the comp.lang.javascript FAQ: URL: http://www.jibbering.com/faq/#books (book

[jQuery] Re: Read Pro JavaScript Techniques?

2009-05-22 Thread Josh Nathanson
I would very highly recommend it. It's written by the creator of jQuery John Resig. Is this Michael Finney from Seven on Your Side? -- Josh -Original Message- From: jquery-en@googlegroups.com [mailto:jquery...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of finneycanhelp Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009