Learning JavaScript… Should I skip straight to the good stuff (the frameworks)?

Question

I learnt HTML/CSS a good few years back, then PHP a little later. I\'ve recently become interesting in web development again, just started playing with frameworks like Djang

Answer 1

Starting with the basics of JavaScript is a good idea, IMHO.

Read JavaScript: The Good Parts, by Douglas Crockford. Very, very good book.

You should also check out Douglas Crockford's web site.

I also had to come back here and mention this in an update:

Douglas Crockford presented an illuminating talk about JavaScript - past, present, future - at the Microsoft MIX10 conference earlier this year. You'll find the full video for Crockford's talk at Microsoft MIX10 - The Tale of JavaScript. I Mean ECMAScript.