JavaScript: The Good Parts Review

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JavaScript: The Good Parts is a book written by Douglas Crockford that is very short and highlights the core features of Javascript, however it can be confusing for beginners at times.

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Pros

Pro
Explains what makes JS confusing and how to go about it

JS can be a confusing language and often provides difficulty writing good code that uses objects and methods. Crockford explains why that is and how to think about the language to avoid confusion.

Pro
Good for intermediate programmers

The book requires basic understating of how programming works and even some understanding of JavaScript itself.

Cons

Con
Lack of consistency

Where some parts of the book cover very basic concepts, other parts expect at least an intermediate understanding on JavaScript. There is a lack of consistency, causing some confusion as to who the book is aimed at.