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This document is still very much in progress. In the meantime I recommend checking out JavaScript Garden and beginner's resources I've listed over at JSwiki, the predecessor of JSter.

The book(let) has been aimed for beginners and intermediate level programmers. If you feel that the content could be improved, do submit issues. I'll take those seriously.

Table of Contents

• A Misunderstood Language? - What is the essence of JavaScript? Why is it relevant?
• Current State - What is the current state of JavaScript and the ecosystem?
• Language Features - What the language looks like? How to use it effectively?
• Common Problems - What kind of issues there are? How to avoid or bypass them?
• Modules - How to deal with modularity in JavaScript?
• Testing - How to test JavaScript code?
• Build Systems - How to set up a JavaScript build?
• Boilerplates - How to get started faster?

Missing Topics

The Reddit thread contains some potential topics.