by Raj Kumar

Created on: November 04, 2009

JavaScript is a popular and best known client-side scripting language. It is also used in server-side programming. It is commonly used in web development for better interactivity, business rules or form level validations and smooth integration with third party objects. It is compatible with almost all web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and Mozilla Firefox. There may be much more reasons to learn and write programs in JavaScript. There are number of sites which can guide and teach JavaScript to beginners. People, who are totally new to programming, can also start and understand tutorials provided on these sites. But before going through JavaScript tutorials, it is recommended to have some exposure to HTML. Let us walk through few of these good sites which are really useful for beginners as well as professionals.

http://www.w3schools.com/js

This is an excellent site for quick learners. It provides valuable knowledge resource for not only JavaScript, but many other technologies. Beginners can easily learn with simple to understand and very clear theoretical content. Vast and nice examples along with online editor to test them simultaneously make things simpler. Learners can edit the examples and again try it to see the result. The learning process turns out to be more interactive. Learners can test their skills by attending short JavaScript online quiz. They can go through detailed references provided. Interested candidates can even enroll for Online Certification Program by W3Schools.

http://www.javascriptmall.com/learn

This is a good site where beginners can learn many aspects of JavaScript. Learners can achieve good knowledge of JavaScript by completing the course and assignments provided on this site. Like W3Schools, here also we can edit the sample scripts in online test editor and try them as desired.

http://theos.in/technology/javascript-tutorial

This site presents an interface which is divided into different JavaScript topics. These topics are grouped into consolidated chapters. This site provides good quality JavaScript contents with valuable examples in an attractive format. In learning JavaScript step by step, this site can be useful for novice programmers.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kayseycarvey

It's very good site for JavaScript tutorial. The content has been divided into five important sections considering each topic and its complexity. First section is targeted for basic learning and is recommended for pure beginners. Learners have their own preference. They can randomly go for medium to complex level sections after completing basic ones.

http://www.programmingtutorials.com/javascript.aspx

This site is an interface or simply provides door to different sites of JavaScript tutorials. Each link provided on this site will lead to another technical site. JavaScript site links provided are of different caliber based on theoretical content and format. Some are really good for beginners while others will be liked by experienced programmers.

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