Learn more about JavaScript

If you want to learn JavaScript and you’re about ready to dive into Head First JavaScript Programming, you can get a quick head start with this collection of videos we put together as we were writing the book. You’ll get a quick taste of JavaScript with ten topics covering everything from what JavaScript is, to the basics of variables and types, and even best practices to keep in mind as you learn how to program in JavaScript. Each video is just a few minutes long, but you’ll be surprised at how much you learn.

Getting started with HTML5’s Web Sockets

Getting started with HTML5’s Web Sockets

Web Sockets is a new addition to HTML5 that allows you to create a persistent connection with a server for communication. With Ajax, because you're using HTTP to communicate, the connection between your client and the server must be reestablished each time you want to...

Ten things every developer (and manager) should know about HTML5

Ten things every developer (and manager) should know about HTML5

Learn ten things every web developer (not to mention every web developer manager) should know about HTML5. You never know this information just might be the make/break tip for your next startup, or it might even get you that new raise. In the worst case you’ve got some good geek tips for your next geek mixer.

How to make a pie chart with HTML5’s canvas

How to make a pie chart with HTML5’s canvas

One of the best things about the HTML5 <canvas> element is that we can now do things like this: without needing a plug in. I recently had to implement a similar type of graphic in canvas for a project I'm working on, so I thought I'd turn it into a tutorial on...

Why learn HTML5 for the holidays?

Why learn HTML5 for the holidays?

There are many good reasons to learn HTML5. One really great one is the <canvas> element. This element gives you the ability to add graphics and animation to your page without any plugins. If you're at all interested in HTML5, you've very likely seen some...

Scott Berkun on leadership and teams

Scott Berkun on leadership and teams

I recently had a chance to interview Scott Berkun, who has just self-published a collection of his essays in Mindfire: Big Ideas for Curious Minds. Scott has been a programmer, project manager, team leader (currently at Wordpress.com), public speaker, and, of course,...

Reader Question: Sequel to Head First Design Patterns?

Reader Question: Sequel to Head First Design Patterns?

@erictfree reviewing Visitor in GoF reminded me a lot of the Duck example for Strategy in HFDP. Plan sequel covering other patterns? Thanks for the question Nick. We've talked about following up Head First Design Patterns in a number of different ways, from covering...

Learn JavaScript with Web Designer Magazine

Learn JavaScript with Web Designer Magazine

Who reads magazines these days? We do. In fact we're in love with many of the magazines from the Imagine Publishing group over in the UK. They've got some great quick read mags on all aspects of HTML, CSS and JavaScript not to mention all the creative apps you might...

Farewell Steve Jobs

Farewell Steve Jobs

Two weeks ago we submitted Head First HTML5 Programming to the printer, on the first page is a dedication: To Steve Jobs, for hyping HTML5 to the point this book should sell a zillion copies. And, to Steve Jobs, because he is our hero. We will miss you. Eric and...

Head First HTML5 Programming goes to the printer

Head First HTML5 Programming goes to the printer

All the i's have been dotted and t's have been crossed and Head First HTML5 Programming goes to the printers on Thursday (September 29th, 2011). Now all the post-book book stuff begins! Eric (my co-author) and I met with some O'Reilly folks yesterday to talk about the...

Why isn’t my HTML / CSS working?

Why isn’t my HTML / CSS working?

One of the most common questions I get asked related to beginning HTML and CSS is "Why isn't this working?" Unfortunately, I can't look at everyone's individual project or I wouldn't have time to do my own projects, but now and I then I do take a look if it looks like...

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