Nicholas C. Zakas
If you've used a more traditional object-oriented language, such as C++ or Java, JavaScript probably doesn't seem object-oriented at all. It has no concept of classes, and you don't even need to define any objects in order to write code.
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Nicholas C. Zakas
If you've used a more traditional object-oriented language, such as C++ or Java, JavaScript probably doesn't seem object-oriented at all. It has no concept of classes, and you don't even need to define any objects in order to write code.
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Unpacks JavaScript's unique object-oriented paradigm, offering clarity for developers accustomed to class-based languages like Java or C++.
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Developers value this book for building durable technical understanding, going beyond surface-level patterns into the reasoning behind design decisions.
"One of the best programming books that I have ever come across."
— datastructures · Best Javascript Books for web developers · Mar 3, 2020
"8. The Principles of Object-Oriented JavaScript by Nicholas C.Zakas (24.5% recommended)"
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