Learn Enough JavaScript to Be Dangerous

As the only programming language that can be executed inside web browsers, JavaScript is an essential part of every programmer's toolkit. Learn Enough JavaScript to Be Dangerous is designed to get you started writing practical and modern JavaScript programs as fast as possible, using the latest JavaScript technologies (including Node.js and ES6), with a focus on the real tools used every day by software developers.

Apr 25, 2018 new-tutorial , javascript

Full draft of Learn Enough JavaScript

Apr 18, 2018 new-tutorial , javascript

Learn Enough JavaScript, drafts of Chapters 7 & 8

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Apr 11, 2018 new-tutorial , javascript

Learn Enough JavaScript, drafts of Chapters 4–6

As the only programming language that can be executed inside web browsers, JavaScript is an essential part of every programmer's toolkit. Learn Enough JavaScript to Be Dangerous is designed to get you started writing practical and modern JavaScript programs as fast as possible, using the latest JavaScript technologies (including Node.js and ES6), with a focus on the real tools used every day by software developers.
Apr 4, 2018 new-tutorial , javascript

Learn Enough JavaScript, drafts of Chapters 1–3

As the only programming language that can be executed inside web browsers, JavaScript is an essential part of every programmer's toolkit. Learn Enough JavaScript to Be Dangerous is designed to get you started writing practical and modern JavaScript programs as fast as possible, using the latest JavaScript technologies (including Node.js and ES6), with a focus on the real tools used every day by software developers.
Jun 20, 2017 new-tutorial , front-end

Learn Enough CSS & Layout to Be Dangerous

I have only just finished reading the first four chapters, but I have to say that they are the best four chapters on CSS/Layout that I have ever read.
Feb 1, 2017 new-tutorial , basics

Learn Enough Dev Environment to Be Dangerous

Covers easier setup options like cloud IDEs and virtual machines, I especially recommend it for macOS and Linux users who are ready for the more challenging task of configuring their native environments.
Jan 19, 2017 amazon , front-end

Learn Enough HTML on Amazon.com

In preparation for the upcoming release of Learn Enough CSS & Layout to Be Dangerous, which is going to be awesome, I've just published Learn Enough HTML to Be Dangerous on Amazon.com.
Jan 5, 2017 amazon , dev-basics

Learn Enough Git on Amazon.com

We're planning to launch those two tutorials over the next couple of months, but in the mean time we'll be publishing some of our previous titles on Amazon.com, starting with Learn Enough Git to Be Dangerous.
Dec 6, 2016 amazon , rails

Ruby on Rails Tutorial Print Edition + Amazon reviews

The print edition of the Ruby on Rails Tutorial book is out! You can buy it now on Amazon.com.
Nov 15, 2016 screencasts , front-end

Learn Enough HTML to Be Dangerous Screencasts

At just over 2 hours, the Learn Enough HTML to Be Dangerous screencasts are the perfect length for getting started with HTML without having to slog through 10 hours of video just to learn the basics.
Oct 26, 2016 screencasts , advanced-dev

Screencast for Learn Enough Action Cable to Be Dangerous

The Action Cable sample app is a real-time chat application, and for this kind of app the screencast format really shines. It’s hard to completely capture the dynamic nature of Action Cable in a written tutorial, but with a screencast you can really see the app come to life.
Oct 5, 2016 amazon , dev-basics

Learn Enough Text Editor on Amazon.com

Learn Enough Text Editor to Be Dangerous is designed to help you learn to use what is arguably the most important item in the aspiring computer magician’s bag of tricks: a text editor.
Sep 21, 2016 new-tutorial , front-end

Learn Enough HTML to Be Dangerous

HTML is the fundamental language of the Web, and every developer, designer, and even manager should know the basics. If tech is the new literacy, HTML is the alphabet.
Sep 8, 2016 new-tutorial , advanced-dev

Learn Enough Action Cable to Be Dangerous

One of the most exciting additions to the newly released Rails 5 is *Action Cable*, which enables the creation of responsive, real-time web applications with Rails. For example, with Action Cable it's possible to make a live chat app that updates every user's chat window instantly, rather than waiting for a slow polling process in the background.
Aug 16, 2016 amazon , dev-basics

Learn Enough Command Line on Amazon.com

As always, Learn Enough Command Line to Be Dangerous is available for free online, and for direct purchase as well, but having the ebook up at Amazon means even more people can find the Learn Enough tutorials and start learning technical sophistication.
Aug 2, 2016 screencasts , rails

Launch of the new Rails Tutorial Screencasts

Although they're not nearly as adorable as the screencasts (for obvious reasons), I'm also pleased to announce the launch of the Ruby on Rails Tutorial screencasts, updated for Rails 5!
Jun 28, 2016 update , rails

The Ruby on Rails Tutorial book, updated for Rails 5

With the release of this new edition, the Ruby on Rails Tutorial continues to be the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for learning web development with Rails. As with previous editions, its focus is on the general principles of web development, not on Rails specifically, though of course it gives you a great foundation with Rails as well.
May 18, 2016 update , rails

It begins: Updating the Ruby on Rails Tutorial for Rails 5

The current update focuses on the core subject of web development, but I also plan to cover topics specific to Rails 5 (such as Action Cable and Rails API) in separate follow-on products.
Apr 19, 2016 le-news

The Learn Enough Story

Stay tuned...!!!!!!!!
Mar 24, 2016 screencasts , git

Video Screencasts for Learn Enough Git to Be Dangerous

In addition to covering the most important and useful Git commands, *Learn Enough Git to Be Dangerous* includes a special section on advanced Git setup, and also includes an amazing surprise bonus at the end that you won't want to miss.
Mar 15, 2016 screencasts , dev-basics

Video Screencasts for Learn Enough Text Editor to Be Dangerous

The full *Learn Enough Text Editor to Be Dangerous* video series includes **almost an hour and a half of video**, covering not only all the subjects in the written tutorial but also the kind of tips & tricks that are hard to capture in print form.
Mar 3, 2016 screencasts , dev-basics

Video Screencasts for Learn Enough Command Line to Be Dangerous

Written tutorials are great, but there's nothing like screencasts to bring [computer magic](https://www.learnenough.com/command-line-tutorial#aside-computer_magic) to life. Screencasts let you "look over the shoulder" of an experienced developer, watching in real time as computer spells are cast and the machine comes to life to do our bidding.