The Seven Habits of Highly Successful JavaScript Developers

Abstract

In this chapter, we’ll continue the discussion began in Chapter 1 and look in more detail at the art of making JavaScript a first-class language. We’ll look at object-oriented techniques, as well as some of the latest buzzwords such as unobtrusive JavaScript and graceful degradation. We’ll talk about how to make your web applications accessible, even with JavaScript involved (no easy task!). We’ll look at error-handling and debugging techniques, since things sometimes (OK, frequently!) don’t go right. We’ll also take a look at some of the tools available to you that will make working with JavaScript a much more pleasant experience. Lastly, we’ll do a quick survey of some of the most popular JavaScript libraries out there today, and discuss why you really, honestly, and truly want to be using them! That’s a lot to cover, so let’s get to it!

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