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Best Books For Learning Web Development 📚
18 August, 2022
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Tutorial videos and online courses are the most popular ways to learn almost anything. However, a fraction of people prefers reading from a physical book. If you fall into this category and want to learn web development, this article is for you.
We'll go over the best and most highly recommended books for learning and mastering web development. Let's get started.
1. HTML & CSS, and JavaScript & JQuery by Jon Duckett
This book deserves to be at the top of this list. It is, without a doubt, one of the most popular web development books among the tech community.
It is well written and simple to understand, especially for beginners.
This book is also available in digital format on the internet.
2. Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction to Programming
Written by Marijn Haverbeke, Eloquent JavaScript is known as The Best JavaScript Book. It is centered around beginners and teaches you JavaScript from the basics to the more complex topics. It employs a practical method of teaching by building mini projects and simple games so you can further understand JavaScript.
3. HTML and CSS Learn The Fundamentals In 7 days by Michael Knapp
Here’s why I love this book:
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It is geared toward beginners
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Doesn’t require the reader to have any prior web development experience at all
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Is excellent for starting your web development journey
This book touches on almost everything there is to know about HTML and CSS. Knapp teaches basic HTML structure, hacking together a website, analytics, and SEO.
4. A beginner’s guide to HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Web Graphics, by Jennifer Niederst Robbins
This book, which has over 500 pages, breaks down concepts such as how the web and web pages work before delving into HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Design, and web graphics.
5. Kyle Simpson’s You Don’t Know JS
You Don't Know JS is a series of smaller books that cover different topics and delve deeply into the core mechanics of the JavaScript language.
This book is an excellent recommendation if you’re a beginner.
6. Bonus: The Clean Coder by Robert Martin
Based on the title, you've probably guessed what this book is about. You are correct! It's all about writing clean code. Robert Martin teaches us the art of writing clean, readable code, as well as tips on how to advance in your developer career.
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