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Have you ever felt lost in the JavaScript jungle? If so, you are in the right place. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with sharp implements that help you survive and perhaps thrive even. Even seasoned JavaScript explorers might find a trick or two to apply in practice.

As it is very possible I have not reached omnipotence yet, I encourage you to submit issues. This way we can make the guide to serve you better.

I am well aware there are other excellent resources out there. Of these I would like to mention Eloquent JavaScript and JavaScript Garden in particular. I have listed various beginner's resources over at JSwiki, the predecessor of JSter.

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 are there? How to avoid or bypass them?
• Modules - How to deal with modularity in JavaScript?
• Testing - How to test JavaScript code?
• Development Tools - What kind of tools to use in order to develop JavaScript effectively?
• Build Systems - How to set up a JavaScript build?
• Boilerplates - How to get started faster?

Presentations

• AgileJkl 2013 - slides