README.md

learning_javascript

What is this?

Short Answer: Learn javascript by proving concepts with tests. :)

Longer Answer: This is a compilation of Javascript "code snippets" as I work through resources to master Javascript. Each resource (book/guide/tutorial/etc) has it's own folder with Jasmine tests proving how the concepts apply in a semi real world context.

How to install and use

Option 1 - Run tests in browswer

Download the project (click here). Open the zip file, and find the learning_javascript/resources/professional_javascript-zakas/SpecRunner.html file, and double click on it. This runs the tests in your browser. Yay!! You're up and running.

Option 2 - Run tests via NodeJS

1. Install node,

   • Mac, brew install nodejs or node downloads page
   • Linux, sudo apt-get install node
   • Windows, node downloads page

2. Install git,

   • Mac, brew install git or git downloads page
   • Linux, sudo apt-get install git
   • Windows, git downloads page

3. Shell Commands

git clone https://github.com/westonplatter/learning_javascript.git
cd learning_javascript
npm install -g grunt-cli
npm install
npm test

Current resources:

• Professional Javascript for Web Developers by Nicholas Zakas

Planned resources:

• Javascript Patterns
• (open to ideas)

Contributions

I'd love your help! (Open a Github issue) - the pros, cons, and everything in between.

I'll make adjustments to make the project more helpful and easier to use as I get input.

Inspiration

Credits to the Denver Code Club for an awesome group of people to learn from.