David Flanagan JavaScript: The Definitive Guide Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.6 by 1,314 people
Pros from Reviews
- Good basic information
- Comprehensive guide to JavaScript
- Material presented logically and for progressive learning
- Clear and detailed
- Covers the DOM
- Engaging writing style
- Short and easy to understand code samples
- Covers ES2020 standard
Cons from Reviews
- Filled with useless examples
- Too much prose and not enough examples
- Not practical or concise
- Not the style needed
- Lacks examples on ES6 modules
- Does not go into modules enough
Notable Features
Programming Language
Web Development
Node.js
Client-side APIs
Server-side APIs