What is the best way to learn JavaScript?

Books

The following book list is a curated set of known and reputable resources. The links provided go to the publisher’s or author’s page for the book itself. Do not change or remove these links—doing so will get you reported.

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan
Effective JavaScript: 68 Specific Ways to Harness the Power of JavaScript (Effective Software Development Series) by David Herman
Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming by Marijn Haverbeke
You Don’t Know JS: Up & Going by Kyle Simpson
You Don’t Know JS: Scope & Closures by Kyle Simpson
You Don’t Know JS: this & Object Prototypes by Kyle Simpson
You Don’t Know JS: ES6 & Beyond by Kyle Simpson
JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford
Pro JavaScript Design Patterns by Dustin Diaz & Ross Harmes
Head First JavaScript Programming by Eric T. Freeman & Elisabeth Robson
Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja by John Resig & Bear Bibeault
High Performance JavaScript (Build Faster Web Application Interfaces) by Nicholas C. Zakas

Resources

Hackr.io (Find & share the best online programming courses & tutorials)
Free Code Camp (www.freecodecamp.com)
Simpliv (www.simpliv.com)
Team Treehouse (www.teamtreehouse.com)
Codewars (codewars.com)
iLoveCoding Javascript Screencasts (https://ilovecoding.org)
Codementor(https://www.codementor.io/javasc…)
CodeCloud (CodeCloud.me)
Codecademy (http://www.codecademy.com/#!/exe…)
Lynda (http://www.lynda.com/JavaScript-…)
Channel9 (http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/…)
TheCodePlayer (Learn HTML5, CSS3, Javascript)
Eloquent Javascript Book (http://eloquentjavascript.net/co…)0
Javascript by Douglas Crockford (Douglas Crockford’s Javascript)
CodinGame (http://www.codingame)
Mozilla (https://developer.mozilla.org/en…)
Udacity (JavaScript Basics for Beginners Course)
Egg Head (egghead.io – Learn professional JavaScript tools with Tutorial Videos & Training)
CodeSchool: Start with Free Courses at CodeSchool
Pluralsight: (JavaScript)

1) Build shit! Get an account on Google App Engine, and start launching real web apps, with real CRUD features.
2) AVOID JQUERY. Try as much as you can to write javascript with 0ut Jquery. Jquery is a way overbloated API and you’ll spend too much time learning it instead of javascript. document.querySelector() will work just fine!
3) Post every bit of code you write on GitHub, and try to convince people/friends smarter than you to read it and give you advice.
4) Seek failure, and just keep learning!

Good luck, Simpliv 🙂

What Does JavaScript Do? 10 things to learn on the way to becoming a JavaScript Master

JavaScript is one of the world’s most popular programming languages, primarily used to add automation, animations and interactivity to Web pages. Web developers use JavaScript for anything from automating simple tasks to creating complex Web pages that behave like desktop software applications. JavaScript is also used beyond the Web in software, servers and embedded hardware controls.

10 things to learn on the way to becoming a JavaScript Master

I guess you are a web developer. Hopefully you are doing fine and you have a great job, maybe you are even self-employed or working as a freelancer. The future of the field looks great. Maybe you are just starting out as a web developer, maybe you have been working as a programmer for a longer period already. However comfortable you are with JavaScript, it is always good to get a refresher on some topics to read up about or get them on the radar in the first place. Here are 10 things you definitely have to learn before you can call yourself a master in JavaScript.

1. Control Flow

Probably the most basic topic on the list. One of the most important, maybe the most important one. If you do not know how to proceed with your code, you will have a hard time. Knowing the ins and outs of basic control flow is definitely a must.

if else — If you don’t know these, how did you write code before?
switch — is basically if else in a more eloquent way, use it as soon as you have multiple of different cases.
for — Do not repeat yourself, this is what loops are for. Besides the normalfor -loop `for of` and for in come in very handy. The big advantage of for -loops is that they are blocking, so you can use async await in them.
Advanced conditionals — Using the ternary and logical operators can make your life a lot easier, especially when you try to do things inline, meaning that you don’t want to save values to use them later. Example:

// ternaryconsole.log(new Date().getHours() < 12 ? 'Good Morning!' : 'Time for a siesta')
// logical operatorsconst isJsMaster = prompt('Are you a JavaScript master?') === 'true'
console.log(isJsMaster && 'proficient coder')

2. Error handling

This took a while for me. It does not matter if you are working on frontend or backend, the first year or so, you will probably default to console.log or maybe console.error for ‘handling’ errors. To write good applications, you definitely have to change that and replace your lazy logs with nicely handled errors. You may want to check out how to build your own Error constructor and how to catch them correctly, as well as showing the user what the actual problem is.

3. Data Models

Similar to moving through your application continuously, you have to decide where to group specific information chunks and where to keep them separate. This does not only apply to building database models, but also function parameters and objects or variables. Example:

const calcShape = (width, height, depth, color, angle) => {...}const calcShape = ({width, height, depth, color, angle}) => {...}

4. Asynchronity

This is a very important aspect of JavaScript, Either you are fetching data from the backend or you are processing requests asynchronously in the backend itself. In pretty much all usecases, you will encounter asynchronity and its caveats. If you have no idea what that is, you will probably get a weird error, which you will try to fix for a couple of hours. If you know what it is, but you don’t really know what to do about it, you will end up in callback-hell. The better approach is to use promises and/or async await in your apps.

5. DOM Manipulation

This is an interesting topic. Normally it is somewhat left out in the day today life as a developer. Maybe you learned jQuery and never felt the need to pick up some native DOM manipulation skills, maybe you are just using a frontend framework, where there is rarely a need for custom DOM manipulation. However, I think this is a crucial part of understanding JavaScript, at least in the frontend. Knowing how the DOM works and how to access elements gives you a deep understanding of how websites work. In addition, there will be the point where you have to do some custom DOM manipulation, even when you use modern frontend frameworks, and you definitely do not want to put jQuery in your package.json just to access an element.

6. Node.js / Express

Even as a frontend developer, you should know the basics of node.js. Ideally, you would also know how to spin up a simple express server and add some routes or change existing ones. JavaScript is great for writing scripts to help you automate a lot of tasks. Therefore, knowing how to read files, work with filepaths or buffers gives you a good toolset to build anything.

7. Functional Approach

There is an everlasting debate about functional vs. object-oriented programming. You probably can achieve the same thing with both of the approaches. In JavaScript, it is even easier, you have both of the approaches available. Libraries like lodash give you a really nice collection of tools for building applications with a functional approach. Nowadays, it is not even necessary to use external libraries any more. A lot of the most important functions have been implemented in the official JavaScript specification. You definitely should know how to use map `reduce` filter `forEach` and `find`.

8. Object Oriented Approach

Similar to the functional approach, you also have to get familiar with object oriented JavaScript, if you want to master it. I neglected that part for a long time in my career and just worked my way through with a workaround, but sometimes it is definitely better to use objects/classes and instances to implement specific functionality. Classes are widely used in React, MobX or custom constructors.

9. Frontend Framework

The big three are React.js, Angular and Vue.js. If you are looking for a job nowadays, you will almost always have one of those listed as a prerequisite. Even if they change quite quickly, it is important to grasp the general concept of those to understand how applications work. Also, it is just easier to write apps that way. If you haven’t decided which train you want to jump on, my suggestions is React.js. I have been working with it for the last couple of years and did not regret my decision.

10. Bundling / Transpilation

Unfortunately, this is a big part of web development. On the one hand I should not say unfortunate, because it is great to be able to write code with all the newest features. On the other hand, the reason why I’m saying that is that we always have to keep in mind that there’s older browsers around that may not support these features, therefore we have to transpile our code into something else that the old browsers understand. If you work with node.js, you will probably have less exposure to transpiling your code. The de-facto standard for transpilation is babel.js, so get familiar with it. As for bundling your code and tying everything together, you have a couple of options. Webpack was the dominant player for a long time. Some time ago, parcelpopped up out of nowhere and is now my preferred solution, since it is so performant and easy to configure, although not perfect.

How to learn JavaScript quickly?

What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is an Object Oriented Programming language that is primarily used to create interactive web-based interfaces. Does that sound too technical? Well, let us understand a few examples:

When you hover your mouse over a button, the button lightens up indicating that it is clickable.
While browsing Facebook, when you click on the name of your friend, a chat window pops up.
When you search for a tutorial in Hackr.io website, you instantly get the search results.

In all of the above examples, you do some action (hovering, clicking, typing) and in return, something happens. This interactivity is exactly where JavaScript comes into the picture. JavaScript captures these actions/events and based on that it takes some action/trigger. It is JavaScript that provides you the interactivity in the frontend.

HTML provides the content, CSS provides the look and feel of this content, JavaScript provides interactivity over this content. Without JavaScript, the web experience would be quite boring.

Another place where JavaScript is widely used is in backend development using modern web frameworks like NodeJS. In fact, there is a popular web stack called as MEAN stack which comprises for MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and NodeJS.

Every web application has 2 parts – the backend part, which is the server side logic and the frontend part, which is what the clients will see in the browser. Common backend programming languages are PHP, Java (don’t confuse Java with JavaScript), Python, etc. The issue in using these programming languages is that the organization has to hire backend developers who are skilled in one of these programming languages and frontend developers who are skilled in JavaScript.

NodeJS is an end-to-end JavaScript-based web framework which has recently gained popularity owing to the fact that now organizations can hire JavaScript developers who can work on both front-end as well as on the backend. This makes hiring a lot easier and also since the same developer knows both frontend and backend, it becomes easier to manage the code base.

Side note: JavaScript has nothing to do with Java. Though the names are similar, both languages are completely unrelated. “Java” is as similar to “JavaScript” as “car” is to “carpet”.

Why learn JavaScript?

JavaScript in the recent past has become highly popular among the developer community. Many large and small organizations are using JavaScript as their primary programming language for both backend and frontend. There has been a significant increase in the number of job postings in JavaScript. Take a look at the chart below that talks about the number of job postings in JavaScript as compared to other programming languages.

Clearly, JavaScript has developed its position among the top programming languages and in fact, it is growing rapidly.

JavaScript developer salaries have also been rising sharply, particularly in areas where the startups are developing. Many startups these days are moving to the MEAN stack and so, the demand is only going to increase further.

All of these factors make JavaScript an excellent choice for those who want to develop a career as a Software Engineer.

How to learn JavaScript fast?

One of the best ways to learn JavaScript quickly is to actually do a JavaScript-based project. Here are some of the interesting project ideas on JavaScript:

A simple Calculator with operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.
e-Commerce billing calculator.
A bill splitting system that helps in dividing the bills between friends.
A basic quiz game.
A simple search box powered by JavaScript.
Form validator that makes sure that no incorrect input is provided in the form.
JavaScript powered comment box on a blog.
EchoBot – a bot that echoes back what you just typed to it.
A simple todo list application that helps you manage your tasks.
Tic-tac-toe game using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Photo gallery.
Your own interactive home page.
A simple document statistics generator using JavaScript – you could show statistics like word count, alphabet count, word frequency, paragraph count, etc.
JavaScript-based alarm clock/timer.
JavaScript-based die – which can generate numbers from 1 to 6.

Steps to complete a JavaScript-based project will be as follows:

Pick up a project idea from the ones mentioned above.
Design an easy-to-use User Interface on a sheet of paper.
Plan a logic of the project (for instance, how will e-Commerce billing formula work?) and write it down on a sheet of paper.
Write pseudocode so as to develop a basic framework. In this pseudo code, you should take a note of the functions that you will be writing and their parameters and the output value. This will essentially bring you a step closer to the final code.
Finally, start coding in JavaScript. For anything that you struggle, just search on Google how that works. For instance, for the billing calculator, you may have to iterate over the list of items in the bill which may require a for loop. Just search on Google a simple example of how a for loop works in JavaScript and you will quickly be able to get a working code ready.

You can repeat this above-suggested approach for multiple projects and eventually you will be quite familiar with JavaScript syntax and its usage. You can then move on to advanced JavaScript projects.

Another approach to learning JavaScript quickly is to follow a well-known JavaScript based tutorial. You can find an awesome list of JavaScript tutorials on Simpliv. In most of these tutorials, you will be working on an actual JavaScript project and so, it will help you understand it better. This second approach is more useful for those who are relatively new to programming. Following a step-by-step tutorial is quite advantageous if you are new to programming and want to understand not only the programming language but also the basics concepts of programming.

The key to learning JavaScript quickly is to write a lot of JavaScript-based code in the form of short working projects. This will help you not only get familiar with the syntax of the programming language but also understand where it can be used effectively and where it should not be used.

Resources for the Two Study:

Javascript Testing Selenium Automation Nightwatch js Nodejs

The Foundations of HTML, CSS & Javascript

Computer Programming for Beginners

Javascript: Crash Course

Javascript Specialist

Aprende a programar usando JavaScript – Curso en español

The Complete JavaScript series with jQuery and Angular JS

Beginner’s Introduction to Meteor JS

JavaScript course – Learn core concepts of JavaScript

Learn Modern JavaScript: Getting Started

Angular 6 and 7, Apollo, GraphQL and Graphcool – Complete Guide

Ethereum : Master Web3js Library

Aprende a programar desde cero – Lógica de Programación

10 Popular JavaScript Frameworks for 2019

JavaScript is growing fast, it’s becoming more native, but most importantly — it’s becoming more stable. The number of web development frameworks that have come into the JavaScript sphere in the last years has really boomed. Many of the frameworks have already established huge communities around them, Angular, Meteor and React to name a few. In today’s post we will be taking a closer look at the currently most popular JavaScript frameworks. We strongly believe that these frameworks will be seeing a lot of growth, engagement, and exposure. Please share with us your personal experiences with the frameworks that you have used from our list as we would love to hear more input about the use cases for each individual framework.

When it comes to Web Development, JavaScript frameworks are one of the most favored platforms for developers & businesses in today’s time. Possibly, you have had a chance to experiment with one or two of the popular JavaScript Frameworks too. However, somewhere in your mind, you are still a little unsure about the best one to devote yourself to mastering or suggest your developer to opt for your next web development project.

This is quite obvious. JavaScript is moving at a breakneck pace and there is constant pressure to add new skills to your repository. In order to do that, knowing and understanding more of the top JavaScript Frameworks in today’s time is necessary. After thorough voting by 300+ developers at Simpliv, we shortlisted a few of them and here they are:

10 Popular JavaScript Frameworks for 2019

1. Angular

One of the most powerful, efficient, and open-source JavaScript frameworks is Angular. This framework is operated by the Google and is basically implemented to use for developing Single Page Application (SPA). It extends the HTML into the application and interprets the attributes in order to perform data binding.

2. React

Created by Facebook, React framework has earned popularity within a short period of time. In fact, it is used to develop and operate the dynamic User Interface of the web pages with high incoming traffic. It makes the use of a virtual DOM and hence, the integration of the same with any application is easier.

3. Vue.js

Though developed in the year of 2016, this JavaScript framework has already made its way into the market and has proven its worth by offering multifarious features. Its dual integration mode is one of the most attractive features for the creation of high-end SPA or Single Page Application. It is a much reliable platform for developing cross-platform.

4. Ember.js

Ember.js was introduced to the software market in 2015 and since then, it has gained popularity with its wide application area. The features of Ember.js support two-way data binding and hence, establish a reliable platform for handling the complicated User Interfaces. Popular websites like LinkedIn, Netflix, Nordstrom and many more use the Ember.JS platform for their websites.

5. Meteor

The application area of Meteor (aka Meteor.js or MeteorJS) serves the name itself since it is varied as it covers almost the major portion of the software development. Back-end development, management of the database, business logic and rendering of the front-end part of the websites are a major area where Meteor framework is used.

6. Mithril

Mithril is a client-side JavaScript framework that is mainly used in developing the Single Page Applications. The implementation of the framework is easier since the functions are not derived from a base class. It’s small (< 8kb gzip), fast and provides routing and XHR utilities out of the box. It has a few features similar to React.

7. Node.js

Node.js is a server-side JavaScript run-time environment, which works on cross platforms and is open-source. The framework is capable of driving asynchronous I/O with its event-driven architecture. It works in the JavaScript Runtime environment and hence shows similar properties of JAVA like threading, packages, forming of loops.

8. Polymer

Polymer is an open source JavaScript library developed by Google, which can create the elements of the website without going into the complex level. Also, it supports both, one-way and two-way data binding, hence making the application area wider.

9. Aurelia

Aurelia framework is the latest version of the JavaScript, which can be used to implement any interface. It is actually the next generation of the framework for developing far more robust websites. The framework of Aurelia can extend the HTML for various purposes, including data binding. Also, its modern architecture ensures that the toll can be used for interpretation of both client-side and server-side at a time.

10. Backbone.js

It is one of the most famous JavaScript frameworks. It is very easy to understand and learn. It can be used to create Single Page Applications. This framework was made by keeping in mind the idea that all the server-side functions must flow through an API, which would help in achieving complex functionalities by writing less code.

These are the top 10 JavaScript frameworks that we like. Which one is your favorite? Any exceptional JS framework that we missed?

Choosing the Best JavaScript Development Framework

Choosing a framework should never be about the number of features that the particular framework can provide. Terms like ‘next generation’ can sound very appealing, but what matters is the actual functionality of the framework. The usage of functionality within your own new project, app, and software can also be a factor. Some frameworks provide more experience by letting sensational developers with decades of experience build the framework. Whereas, smaller web frameworks will focus on community-oriented features that it can incorporate within different framework modules.

Resources of JavaScript to learn

Javascript Testing Selenium Automation Nightwatch js Nodejs

The Foundations of HTML, CSS & Javascript

Computer Programming for Beginners

Javascript: Crash Course

Javascript Specialist

Aprende a programar usando JavaScript – Curso en español

The Complete JavaScript series with jQuery and Angular JS

Beginner’s Introduction to Meteor JS

JavaScript course – Learn core concepts of JavaScript

Learn Modern JavaScript: Getting Started

Angular 6 and 7, Apollo, GraphQL and Graphcool – Complete Guide

Ethereum : Master Web3js Library

Aprende a programar desde cero – Lógica de Programación

Learn JavaScript Basics with These 10 Free Resources

This is the first post of a series called ‘Learn JavaScript for Free’ – in these chapters you will find excellent materials and a roadmap for learning JS from scratch. As the JavaScript community is one of the best out there, the series will entirely rely on free JavaScript resources

If you are looking to learn JavaScript, or just want to brush up on the JavaScript basics, then you are in luck. There are currently some amazing resources available online to help you understand and get to grips with JavaScript. And even better, most of the are free.

In this article, I have put together a variety of free resources (in no particular order) that you can easily access to help you learn the JavaScript basics. From courses and videos, to written guides and blogs, there is something here for everyone. Enjoy…

Why Learn JavaScript Now?

JavaScript is almost everywhere: in your browser, web apps, mobile apps, cloud services, even IoT devices. It’s easy to get started with it as all you need is a plain text editor and a browser. It is a beginner friendly language, with an awesome community around it.

You can code both frontend and backend with JavaScript, which makes it extremely useful.

1. Mozilla Developer Network

The Mozilla Developer Network contains in-depth guides to help people understand and use various web technologies. An overview of JavaScript for total beginners is available, as well as a complete JavaScript Guide to learning and using this language.

The JavaScript Guide is very concise, to the point and importantly easy to understand. It contains a full overview of JavaScript basic principles, with lessons and examples to help readers understand the different concepts. It is also divided into chapters and subchapters, so it can easily be picked up and put down as and when you need it.

However, a word of warning for those who have a short attention span. All of the information shared on the Mozilla Developer Network is in text format only. So if you need a resource that involves more interaction than just reading, this JavaScript Guide may not be for you.

2. Codecademy

Codecademy is a popular resource that helps people learn JavaScript for free. Boasting a community of over 25 million from around the globe, Codeacademy shares stories of how their courses have helped the careers of many individuals.

Codeacademy runs numerous courses, with the majority of beginner courses being free. The free ‘Learn JavaScript‘ course teaches the fundamentals of JavaScript programming. Starting at a complete beginner level, you will learn the correct terminology, and work up to building your own projects with JavaScript.

Codeacademy courses are well known for their fun and interactive take on teaching. Technical language is kept to a real minimum, and difficult concepts are explained in the most basic of terms. Instructions, hints, and help are also provided throughout the course, providing that extra support when you need it.

3. Free Code Camp

Free Code Camp is an extremely impressive operation. Not only does it train beginners to code like pros, but its students are also involved in building apps and programs for non-profit organizations. So by the time you finish the Free Code Camp courses, you will have produced apps that are actually used by the public.

Free Code Camp doesn’t just provide free courses. Once you sign up, you become part of a thriving community, with access to live chat, constantly updated research, videos, and much more.

4. David Walsh Blog

The David Walsh Blog is a popular coding blog. David Walsh publishes, amongst other types of articles, practical and helpful step-by-step JavaScript tutorials. Most of these are beginner friendly, or cover the JavaScript basics, so the majority of topics are accessible to the masses.

If you want to keep up to date with JavaScript news then following David Walsh’s blog is a great way to do so. Written in a thoughtful and interesting way, this blog has a friendly community feeling, and David Walsh seems like a genuinely nice guy.

5. edX

edX was founded by Harvard University. Its intention is to offer high-quality education from the world’s best universities to learners across the globe. edX offers an assortment of Computer Science courses, with a number of these focusing on JavaScript. These include ‘JavaScript Introduction’, ‘Introduction to HTML and JavaScript’ and ‘Programming the web with JavaScript’.

The majority of the courses available on edX are free. However, if you want an official certificate that recognizes your completion of a course, then you will need to pay.

6. Simpliv

Simpliv provides free online courses and apps on programming and web development. Courses are split into modules. Each module is made up of key teaching points, examples, questions for students to answer, and lots of hands-on experience. Certificates are also awarded to those who complete each course.

Simpliv has a strong and active community. If you are unsure of a line of code, the question and answer page is well used, with members of the community ready to help. Members also share code they have written in the ‘Code Playground’ and vote on their favorite projects.

7. SitePoint

SitePoint is an exciting resource that is well respected by the JavaScript community. Articles are regularly published by JavaScript experts, with different tutorials catering for all levels of experience. An active community forum discusses and advises on topics, problems and other aspects of JavaScript as they arise.

Podcasts, eBooks and courses are also all available on SitePoint, although some of these are premium products. So whether you learn best from reading, watching videos, listening, or engaging with others, SitePoint provides a range of learning methods for you to choose from.

8. EggHead

EggHead is not for total beginners. But if you have theJavaScript basics under your belt and are now looking to really improve your programming skills, then EggHead may be the resource for you.

EggHead provides technical courses, aimed at covering key aspects of JavaScript. Courses are mostly split into a number of short bite-sized videos, so students don’t get bogged down in info. A Pro Membership is also offered, allowing you to join the community, access courses offline, and much more.

9. JavaScript Jabber

If you are looking for a weekly podcast to help you learn JavaScript then you should subscribe to JavaScript Jabber. Hosted by DevChat.tv, these podcasts cover all things JavaScript, helping you understand front-end development, frameworks, and lots more.

DevChat.tv runs a selection of different podcasts, for programmers, techies, and freelancers. It also offers webinars and remote conferences, so worth keeping your eye on.

10. Envato Tuts+

Proving themselves again and again to be the go-to site for courses and tutorials, Envato Tuts+ provides some great resources for those looking to learn JavaScript basics. Tuts+ offers a selection of ‘how-to’ tutorials, eBooks and online courses. However, it is mainly only the tutorials that you can access for free.

11. Khan Academy

The Khan Academy’s mission is to provide free education for anyone, anywhere. The academy dedicates an extensive section on computer programming, enabling you to start at the most basic level or take courses in the advanced application of JavaScript. Catering for a range of needs and competencies, there is something here for everyone.

12. Code School

Code School offers a number of different resources to help you learn JavaScript. The main focus for Code School is their premium courses. However, the free resources they offer are so varied and useful they are well worth a mention.

On Code School’s website, learners can access 14 introductory courses and projects, their blog, videos, and more. These all cater for a range of abilities, so whether you are a beginner, or looking to advance your JavaScript knowledge, there is something here for everyone.

Code School run FiveJS, a weekly podcast sharing and discussing the most recent JavaScript news. They also run javascript.com, a website for the JavaScript community. This site particularly contains great information for beginners, including a very basic introductory course and clear explanations of JavaScript’s linguistic terms.

Final Thoughts on Free Resources to Help You Learn JavaScript

As you can see, if you are looking to learn JavaScript there are plenty of free courses, tutorials, eBooks, podcasts, and many more resources available online. I’ve only had room to include 12 JavaScript resources, but if you have used any that I have missed and think are worth a share, please add them in the comments below.

Let’s see if we can create a full and comprehensive list of free resources to help our community learn JavaScript. Please add useful resources in the comments below…

Popular Java Frameworks Should learn in 2019

It is no surprise that Java is one of the most popular programming languages. In near future, there is a little chance for any other language to replace Java, not at least in 2019. The same goes for the Java Frameworks. Spring, JSF, and GWT are the top three frameworks that are mostly used by Java Developers. But this does not mean that other frameworks are not popular.

Since the selection of framework mostly depends upon the project type, it is important for the Java development companies and developers to analyze the project requirements and future needs carefully.

For example, Spark Framework is widely used by developers for creating lightweight web applications in Java 8 whereas Spring is used in building complex, enterprise-level Java applications, and microservices projects.

To ease out the selection process for you, here is a list of 7 incredible Java frameworks with the details of their pros and cons, along with what project type they are suitable for.

List of 7 Popular Java Frameworks for 2019

Although the list begins with the most popular one but is not an indicator of the best fit for your project. So, let’s begin without further ado.

1. Spring Framework

Any Java developer would vouch for its capability to create complex, high-performance web applications.

With simple components and configurations, this modular framework enables you to develop enterprise-level Java applications with much ease. Its DI-dependency injection feature and compatibility with other frameworks such as Kotlin and Groovy make it Java developers’ favorite.

Spring Framework utilizes inversion of control (IoC) design principle and so for developers, it is easier to focus a module on the task and free the modules from the assumptions and make programs extensible.

It has a number of modules to achieve different functionality in an application such as Spring core (Base module), Spring AOP (for cross-context logic), Spring Transaction (For transaction support), Spring MVC (Web aspect), and more.

Used For

Enterprise Java (JEE)
Web application development
Distributed application
Core features can be used for creating any Java applications
All layer implementations of a real-time application

Advantages

All-inclusive programming and configuration model
Support traditional database RDBMS as well as new NoSQL
Provide backward compatibility and testability of code
Loose coupling can be achieved using IoC
Supports Aspect Oriented Programming and enables cohesive development
JBDC abstraction layer for exceptional hierarchy

Limitations

Steep learning curve, most developers struggle with IoC and Dependency Injection
Configurations keep on changing so developers have to keep themselves updated with the latest change.
Although Dependency Injection is one of its strengths, it makes the project dependent on Spring framework

2. Grails

Grails is a dynamic framework, anchored by the Groovy JVM programming language. It works with Java technologies, including Java EE containers, Spring, SiteMesh, Quartz, and Hibernate.

This open source web development framework is widely popular among Java developers for Enterprise Java Beans or EJB support. Because of this, it does not need to configure the XML and so developers can quickly start the development process of creating a robust and scalable application.

Used for Building

Content management systems
e-Commerce sites
RESTful web services

Advantages

Easy to use object mapping library
Simple GORM
A controller layer built on Spring Boot
Flexible profiles
Embedded Tomcat container for on the fly reloading
Advanced plugin system featuring hundreds of plugins
A responsive and supportive communit

Limitations

Runtime language and so error-prone
Not the best choice for multi-threaded app
Need to purchase IntelliJ Idea, do not support any other IDE
Must learn Groovy language
Complex integration process

3. Blade

This 2015 born framework is so simple and lightweight that any developer from project’s perspective can understand it in a single day.

Based on Java 8, Blade, a lightweight MVC Framework provides a RESTful-style routing interface, making the web API cleaner and much easier to understand and synchronizing data with the website.

Used For

Full-stack web framework for creating web applications rapidly

Advantages

Simple, small (smaller than 500KB) and clear coding structure
Multiple components to choose from
Multiple configuration files support
CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) and XSS (Cross-site scripting) defense support
Support plug-in extensions and webjar resources
Embedded jetty server and template engine support

Limitations

Complex dependency engine
Lack mobile-app richness
Heavy documentation

4. Google Web Toolkit

GWT is a completely free, open-source framework that enables the developers to write client-side Java code and deploy it as JavaScript. Many Google products have been written using GWT such as AdSense, AdWords, Google Wallet, and Blogger.

Using this framework, developers can easily write complex browser applications rapidly. GWT allows developers to develop and debug Ajax applications in the Java language.

During deployment, its cross-compilers translate the Java Applications to standalone JavaScript files. It comes with many features such as cross-browser portability, internationalization, bookmarking, and history and management.

Used For

Building progressive web apps
Creating and maintaining complex JavaScript front-end applications

Advantages

Supports reusable approach for common web development tasks
Support for full-featured Java debugging
Developer-friendly RPC mechanism
HTML Canvas support provided
Google APIs can be used in GWT applications
Developers can design applications in a pure object-oriented manner

Limitations

Java to JavaScript compilation is slow
Proprietary methods for defining the structure
Need to write more code even for simple things
Best suitable only for Java developers

5. JavaServer Faces (JSF)

JavaServer Faces makes web application development much easier leveraging on existing, standard UI and web-tier concepts. Developed by Oracle, it has a set of APIs for representing and managing UI components and custom tag library for expressing a JSF interface.

JSF is based on MVC software design pattern and has an architecture that clearly defines a distinction between application logic and representation.

Used For

Building native applications
Web applications
Enterprise applications

Advantages

Create custom tags to a particular client device
Connect the presentation layer to the application code easily
Build user interfaces of reusable components
Use XML instead of Java for view handling

Limitations

Incompatibility with standard Java technologies
Complex to perform simple tasks
Lack of flexibility
Minimum Ajax support
Steep learning curve

6. Play

Its popularity can be estimated by the fact that it is widely used by top companies such as Samsung, LinkedIn, Verizon, The Guardian, and more. Since it uses an asynchronous model that allows statelessness principle, play framework offers speed, performance, and scalability.

Built upon Akka Toolkit, Play framework abridge the creation of concurrent and distributed applications on the Java Virtual Machine. Its user interface is simple and intuitive and so developers can easily understand its basic features to begin the development project quickly.

Used For

Web applications that demand consistent content creation
Building Java and Scala applications for desktop and mobile interfaces

Advantages

Hot reload for all Java code, configurations, and templates
Supports non-blocking I/O which is crucial for high-performance apps
Open source with a large community to contribute
Commercial support is also available
Compile and runtime error can be handled well

Limitations

Steep learning curve, extensive documentation
Acts volatile sometimes

7. Struts

Here’s another enterprise-level framework maintained by Apache Software Foundation. This full-featured Java Web Application Framework allows the developers to create easy-to-maintain enterprise-level Java application.

One of the most noted features of Struts is its plugins which are basically JAR packages. Means they are portable and can be added in the classpath of the app.

For object-relational mapping, you can use the Hibernate plugin and for dependency injection, you can rely on the Spring plugin.

Used For

Enterprise application development

Advantages

Well-organized JSP, Java, and Action classes that reduce development time
Centralized configuration, as most of the Struts values are represented in property files or XML
Custom JSP tags available to output the properties of JavaBeans components
In-built capabilities for checking form values

Limitations

Single ActionServlet available, which causes scalability issues
Lack of backward flow
Less transparent
Non-XML compliance of JSP syntax

Conclusion

When it comes to Java frameworks, keep an open mind and research which one is best for you. There are so many frameworks that will suit your project but pick the one that requires less code to write your application and is easy to manage.

Latest Java Technologies Resources:

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Spring Boot Microservices with JPA

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Selenium with Java – A Complete End to End Course

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Machine Learning with Java and Weka

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These Skills can help to Boost Your Programming Languages Career in 2019

A couple of days ago, I was reading an interesting article on HackerNews, which argued that you should learn numerous programming languages even if you won’t immediately use them, and I have to say that I agree. Since each programming language is good for something specific but not so great for others, it makes sense to know more than one language so you can choose the right tool for the job.

But which languages should you learn? Which languages will give you the biggest bang for your buck?

Even though Java is my favorite language, and I know a bit of C and C++, I am striving to expand beyond this this year. I am particularly interested in Python and JavaScript, but you might be interested in something else. This list of the top 10 programming languages — compiled with help from Stack Overflow’s annual developer survey as well as my own experience — should help give you some ideas.

Java

Even though I have been using Java for years, there are still many things I have to learn. My goal for 2019 is to focus on recent Java changes on JDK 9, 10, 11, and 12. If yours is same, you’ll want to check out the Complete Java MasterClass from Simpliv. If you don’t mind learning from free resources, then you can also check out this list of free Java programming courses.

Javascript

Whether you believe it or not, JavaScript is the number one language of the web. The rise of frameworks like jQuery, Angular, and React JS has made JavaScript even more popular. Since you just cannot stay away from the web, it’s better to learn JavaScript sooner than later.

It’s also the number one language for client-side validation, which really does make it work learning JavaScript.

Convinced? Then this JavaScript Masterclass is a good place to start. For cheaper alternatives, check out this list of free JavaScript courses.

Python

Python has now toppled Java to become the most taught programming language in universities and academia.

It’s a very powerful language and great to generate scripts. You will find a python module for everything you can think of. For example, I was looking for a command to listen to UDP traffic in Linux but couldn’t find anything. So, I wrote a Python script in 10 minutes to do the same.

If you want to learn Python, the Python Fundamentals from Pluralsight is the best online course to start with. You will need a Pluralsight membership to get access the course, which costs around $29 per month or $299 annually. You can also access it using their free trial.

And if you are looking for some free alternatives, you can find a list here.

Kotlin

If you are thinking seriously about Android App development, then Kotlin is the programming language to learn this year. It is definitely the next big thing happening in the Android world.

Even though Java is my preferred language, Kotlin has got native support, and many IDEs likeIntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio are supporting Kotlin for Android development.

The Complete Android Kotlin Developer Course is probably the best online course to start with.

Golang

This is another programming language you may want to learn this year. I know it’s not currently very popular and at the same time can be hard to learn, but I feel its usage is going to increase in 2019.

There are also not that many Go developers right now, so you really may want to go ahead and bite the bullet, especially if you want to create frameworks and things like that. If you can invest some time and become an expert in Go, you’re going to be in high demand.

Go: The Complete Developer’s Guide from Simpliv is the online course I am going to take to get started.

C#

If you are thinking about GUI development for PC and Web, C# is a great option. It’s also the programming language for the .NET framework, not to mention used heavily in game development for both PC and consoles.

If you’re interested in any of the above areas, check out the Learn to Code by Making Games – Complete C# Unity Developer from Simpliv. I see more than 200K students have enrolled in this course, which speaks for its popularity.

And again, if you don’t mind learning from free courses, here is a list of some free C# programming courses for beginners.

Swift

If you are thinking about iOS development like making apps for iPhone and iPad, then you should seriously consider learning Swift in 2019.

It replaces Objective C as the preferred language to develop iOS apps. Since I am the Android guy, I have no goal with respect to Swift, but if you do, you can start with the iOS 11 and Swift 4 – The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp.

If you don’t mind learning from free resources then you can also check out this list of iOS courses for more choices. There’s also this nifty tutorial.

Rust

To be honest, I don’t know much about Rust since I’ve never used it, but it did take home the prize for ‘most loved programming language’ in the Stack Overflow developer survey, so there’s clearly something worth learning here.

There aren’t many free Rust courses out there, but Rust For Undergrads is a good one to start with.

PHP

If you thought that PHP is dead, then you are dead wrong. It’s still very much alive and kicking. Fifty percent of internet websites are built using PHP, and even though it’s not on my personal list of languages to learn this year, it’s still a great choice if you don’t already know it.

Here is a great list of resources for learning the latest version, PHP 7.

C/C++

Both C and C++ are evergreen languages, and many of you probably know them from school. But if you are doing some serious work in C++, I can guarantee you that your academic experience will not be enough. You need to join a comprehensive online course like C++: From Beginner to Expert to become industry ready.

And for my friends who want some free courses to learn C++, here is a list list of C++ Programming courses for beginners.

Even if you learn just one programming language apart from the one you use on daily basis, you will be in good shape for your career growth. The most important thing right now is to make your goal and do your best to stick with it. Happy learning!

Top Java Blogs and Books for Programmers of All Level

If you are a Java developer and looking for some awesome resources e.g. books and courses to improve your multi-threading and concurrency skills in Java then you have come to the right place. In the past, I have shared books and tutorials on Java Concurrency and Multithreading and in this article, I am going to talk about some of the best free and paid course to learn multi-threading and concurrency in Java. You can join these free courses to improve your understanding of Java Concurrency and Multithreading. It’s one of the most important skills for Java developers as almost all the companies who interviews Java developers pay particular attention to his knowledge and experience in this area.

If you are aiming for a job on big Investment banks like Citibank, Deutsche Bank or Barclays or in a service based companies like Infosys, TCS and Luxsoft and others, you must have a strong command on multithreading and concurrency concepts in Java.

Best Java Books

Following are the list of advance Java books, let’s discuss them one by one:

i. Head First Java

by Kathy Sierra & Bert Bates

Among all the java books, the best part of this book is its simplicity. Although, it has easily related java concepts in real life. Also, we can say that this book needs to be updated with all the recent changes. Although, this Java book is best for the understanding of the OOPS concepts.
For making the learning and memorizing tasks easier, this book contains mysterious problems, numerous puzzles, striking visuals, and particular soul-searching interviews for making the computer programming more playful and engaging. The book is a good choice for new programmers and those who want to improve their programming knowledge.

ii. Introduction to Programming Using Java, the 7th Edition

by David J. Eck

Basically, this Java book is for beginner programmers. Although, good for experienced programmers also. But only for those who want to learn little about java. In the 7th edition, it also contains Java 8.

The book includes chapters, Programming in the Small I-Names and Things, Control, Subroutines,Objects and Classes, Introduction to GUI Programming, Arrays and ArrayLists, Correctness, Robustness, Efficiency, Linked Data Structures and Recursion, Generic Programming and Collection Classes, Advanced Input/Output: Streams, Files, and Networking and Threads and Multiprocessing Advanced GUI Programming.

iii. Java: The Legend

by Ben Evans

As we know that Java has come a long way in the last 20 years. Also, Java is no more the fancy language of developers. Although, it has now become the mainstream of any development in the world. Moreover, the use of Java in Android has taken Java into an even more larger domain.
The book covers several topics like, How Java has provided benefits from early design decisions, including “Write Once, Run Anywhere” and an insistence on backward compatibility, the effect of open source, the great success and continued requirement of the Java Virtual Machine and platform, the rise of Enterprise Java and the launch of the Java developer community and ecosystem.

iv. Introduction to Programming Using Java, Sixth Edition

by David J. Eck

Basically, we can say this is the best book as compared to other Java books. As this book provides another free Java book. That contains in both PDF and HTML format. It teaches programming basics using Java programming language.
The sixth edition needs Java 5.0 and can also be utilized with later versions of java. Almost all the examples in the book will run with Java 5.0, but some characteristics from later versions of Java are also covered. You will detect many Java applets on the web pages that create this book, and most of those applets need Java 5.0 or higher to run.

v. Java – A Beginner’s Guide

by Herbert Schildt

This java book is best for beginners. It provides an introduction to Java language. Also, introduce java syntax. This is best for java programmers. Moreover, will help you to learn java from the beginning to the advanced level in an easy manner.
The author begins with the basic aspects, such as the process to create, compile, and function a Java program. He then covers the keywords, syntax, and constructs that create the core of the Java language. You will also learn some of Java’s more advanced features, like generics, multithreaded programming, and Swing.

vi. Object-Oriented vs. Functional Programming

by Richard Warburton

Generally, this java book helps to learn the differences between object-oriented and functional programming. As we can say Java 8 started supporting functional programming concepts. For Example – Lambda Expressions, Map, Flat map, Reduce etc
You will learn how lambdas create OOP languages better suitable for dealing with parallelism and concurrency, get to know the process of SOLID—OOP’s five basic principles of programming—map to functional languages and paradigms, find certain common OOP design patterns and how they remain in the functional world.

vii. Java 8 in Action: Lambdas, Streams, and functional-style programming

by Mario Fusco & Alan Mycroft

Basically, this Java book contains new features of Java 8. One of the important things about this book. That we can write concise code in less time.
What’s Inside:

How to use Java 8’s powerful new java features.
Writing effective multicore-ready java applications.
Refactoring, testing, and also debugging of java.
Adopting functional-style programming in java.
Java Quizzes and quick-check questions.

viii. Java Cookbook: Solutions and Examples for Java Developers

by Ian Darwin

Basically, this book includes:

Java methods for compiling, running, and debugging;
Manipulating, comparing, and rearranging text in java;
Java Regular expressions for string- and pattern-matching;
Handling numbers, dates, and times in Java;
Structuring data with collections, arrays, and other types in Java;
Java Object-oriented and functional programming techniques;
Java Directory and filesystem operations.
Working with graphics, audio, and video in Java

ix. Java: The Complete Reference (Ninth Edition)

by Herbert Schildt

If you want to become a master in Java, this book is the best. Although not so good for complete beginners, because it’s more than 1200 pages long. But this is the best if you want to learn beyond the basics.
The author describes the complete Java language, like its syntax, fundamental programming principles, keywords, and significant parts of the Java API library. Examining the JavaBeans, Swing, applets, servlets, and real-world examples show Java in action. It also includes New Java SE 8 features like the default interface method, the stream library, lambda expressions are discussed in detail. It also provides a basic introduction to JavaFX.

x. Core Java Volume I — Fundamentals (9th Edition)

by Cay S. Horstmann & Gary Cornell

We can say this is the other best book to java. As it contains an explanation of the different features of Core Java. Although this book doesn’t cover Java 8, otherwise it’s one of the best java reference books.
The book is for advanced programmers. This reliable, unbiased book focuses on key Java language and library features with strong tested code examples. As in previous editions, all code is easily understandable, shows modern best practices, and is specifically created to help in the quick start of your projects. It quickly brings you with Java SE 7 core language enhancements, like the catching of multiple exceptions diamond operator, and improved resource handling.

xi. Effective Java 2nd Edition

by Joshua Bloch

This is not best for the beginners but must have a book for the Java programmers. Also, the book provides the best practices to follow for java algorithms. Although, you must have to read this book in parallel with another book. So as follow this practice right from the start.
Basically, these best practices are divided into 11 different sections. So, I would recommend you to read this book.

xii. Java SE8 for the Really Impatient

by Cay S. Horstmann

This book is completely different. As it is with a shorter page length and a simpler writing style. Basically, this book provides java SE8 along with new features.
Particularly, You’ll learn about concurrent programming techniques. Also, how to make these changes in the SE8 release(and later). Although, It’s very detailed books. Hence, not good for beginners.

xiii. Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies

by Barry Burd

This is the best Java book if you have experience in coding. Also, best for the beginners. As this book was written in plain English.
As this book is currently in its 4th edition. That covers all the fundamentals of basic Java. Particularly in this book, you will learn everything step by step. That first learn how to install Java, how to run and compile the code.

xiv. Java Programming 24-Hour Trainer

by Yakov Fain

This book for Java is reasonable for beginners. Also, the book was written in a Straightforward writing style. Although, best for the people who are new to java. As it encourages them to keep going and it builds confidence along the way.
The book will help you learn the building blocks that suits any Java project, ease the writing code through the Eclipse tools, understand to join Java applications to databases, create graphical user interfaces and web applications and learn to design GUIs with JavaFX.

xv. Java Performance: The Definitive Guide

by Scott Oaks

Generally, this Java book describes the concepts of JVM along with APIs for testing. The best thing about this book is that it helps in learning you the best thing. As you will learn how to test your code the same way engineers and professional programmers do.
You will learn to implement four principles for gaining the best results from performance testing, utilize JDK tools to gather data on how a Java application performs, learn the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing a JIT compiler, adjust JVM garbage collectors to modify programs, a little bit.

xvi. Java Programming

by Wikibooks Contributors

Generally, this book is more expensive in Java. As this book is of 1,000 pages and it’s 9th edition. This book will force you to perform an exercise. Also, helps in learning various concepts with real life.
The book helps users learn the many ways one can run in Java. This book is both a useful reference and an introductory guide on Java and related technologies. The difficulty of the context increases, related to the lessons learned in the previous chapters. Freshers should, therefore, begin from the starting and move forward in a sequence for the whole material of the book.

xvii. TCP/IP Sockets in Java

by Kenneth L. Calvert & Michael J. Donahoo

As this book teaches you different TCP/IP connections. Also, you can work over a network with java. Further, this book will guide you sockets in java. Also, it’s everyday applications.
The book covers many new classes and capabilities shown in the last chapters of the Java platform. It helps the reader learn the tasks and techniques important to virtually all client-server projects through Java sockets.

xviii. Learn Java in One Day and Learn It Well

by Jamie Chan

This is different from other books in a very good manner. As this is the short that covers a lot of ground. As this book contains only 230 pages but it covers all things from working to writing code.
The book has a unique project in the last part of the book that needs the application of all the concepts covered previously. Functioning through the project, will not only provide you a great sense of achievement but it will also facilitate the knowledge and expertise in language.

Here is my list of some of the best courses to learn Java online. I have always said that online courses are the best way to learn a new programming language, a new framework, a new library, or a new version of a popular technology e.g. Java.

Java Blogs
You can also use a book, in fact, I have been using books to learn from so long but in last a couple of years I have found online course great to start with. They are interactive and explains key concepts in quick time.

Once you found your feet, you can always use a book to learn the Java or any new technology in depth. If you have not read yet, then Effective Java 3rd Edition is a good book to read in 2019. It also covers JDK 9 and has a whole item on Modules and Modular JDK.

Java is packed with new features and in this article, I am going to share some of the best Java courses you can take to learn new features of Java quickly.

Adam Bien

Ever since the release of JDK 1.0 back in 1995, Adam Bien has been working continuously as a freelancer Java expert.

His blog posts are read daily by thousands of Java professionals, learners, and enthusiasts from around the world. You will find everything related to JavaFX and Java EE on the dedicated blog along with other useful Java information.

Most of the blog posts feature videos that make the learning process more straightforward and efficient. Also, several ebooks are also available at the web resource. Adam Bien regularly adds interactive web events and workshops on the blog, which are even better to learn and advance in Java.

Baeldung

Another essential web resource for Java programmers in Baeldung. The dedicated Java website is an excellent option for anyone looking to seek the latest Java news, updates, and professional advice. In addition to offering Java-focused articles from a diverse range of Java professionals and experts, Baeldung provides useful learning courses.

Baeldung focuses specifically on HTTPClient information, Jackson, Java, Persistence, and REST APIs. Typically, multiple high-quality articles are added to the website each day.

In addition to tutorials and guides for Java, there are several in-depth tutorials on Spring Framework.

JavaWorld

JavaWorld, the name in itself is explanatory of what the website is all about. It is one of the leading resources for Java developers to stay updated about the programming language as well as related technologies. JavaWorld is a community for and by Java people.

JavaWorld offers information on open source Java projects, Java Q&As, and programming careers. It is an ideal place for newbies Java programmers to start. The Java 101 blog series is developed primarily for those new to the programming language. It covers topics such as APIs, packages, and syntax.

Seasoned Java experts can stay ahead in their game with regular updates about changes made to Java and in-depth information on various Java tools. JavaWorld is a great place to know about the opinions and viewpoints of industry leaders.

Java Revisited

Curated by Javin Paul, a Java professional with several years of industry experience, Java Revisited is another opportune blog to follow. It offers various excellent how-to and step-by-step Java guides. Therefore, it is a convenient learning option for both beginners and seasoned Java programmers.

In addition to Java, the blog also focuses on FIX protocol and Tibco RV.

One of the major highlights of the dedicated Java blog is the encouragement of readers to conduct interviews with Javin. Among all the queries asked, Javin collects some of the most relevant ones and converts them into detailed blog posts.

jOOQ

The jOOQ blog focuses on Java, SQL, and jOOQ. The massive stockpile of information at the blog primarily consists of how to articles and step-by-step guides. Owing to the versatility of the same, there is something worth learning for Java programmer of every skill level.

The frequency at which articles get published on the blog is infrequent. However, it isn’t an issue as there are already hordes of articles, to begin with. The sidebar allows users to easily navigate their way to some categories, including Java and Other Languages, Thoughts on Programming, and SQL Tricks and Tips.

Thoughts on Java

Operated by Thorben Janssen, Thoughts on Java is yet another Java blog for newbies, veterans, and everyone in between. Specializing in Hibernate, Janssen is a Java professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Two new blog posts are added to the dedicated Java blog every week. The blog posts cover everything ranging from Java news to in-depth guides.

In addition to the articles, one can also benefit from various online courses, workshops, and YouTube videos available at Thought on Java.

Moreover, Janssen also offers on-site and open classroom training. Signing up at Thoughts on Java unlocks cheat sheets, downloadable ebooks, and printable Hibernate tips.

Vlad Mihalcea

Vlad Mihalcea is one of the most famous Java experts and skilled professionals. He is a dedicated blogger and mentors with a reach of over 75k visitors a month. With a diverse range of articles available on this blog, there is something worth learning for Java developers of all levels. Recent articles at the blog aim at Hibernate.

In addition to the blog, Vlad Mihalcea is the author of the book High-Performance Java Persistence. The book entails a discussion about batch updates, connection management, fetch sizes, Java data access frameworks, and Java data access performance tuning. Amazingly, the content of the book is inspired from the very posts published on the blog.

To sum up, Vlad’s blog is a must-visit for every Java developer. In addition to the new articles published every week, the blog boasts on-site training, tutorials, and a video course.

Java and Programming Resources you may like

The resources mentioned above will ensure you stay relevant in the industry by continuously improving your Java skill set and knowledge base. And, if you need to learn something new, then you can always get your desired online course

Spring Boot Microservices with JPA

Eclipse Tutorial For Beginners: Learn Java IDE in 10 Steps

Full Stack Development with Angular and Spring MVC

Easy to Advanced Data Structures

Java Programming for Complete Beginners in 250 Steps

Data Structures & Algorithms in Java

Crack Programming And Coding Interviews in 1st Attempt

Design Patterns – 24 That Matter – In Java

Learn Java Programming -Live Free,Learn To Code

JavaFX & Swing for Awesome Java UIs

Fundamentals of Java with NetBeans

Java Interview Guide : 200+ Interview Questions and Answers

Java Servlets and JSP – Build Java EE(JEE) app in 25 Steps

Spring Framework Master Class – Beginner to Expert

Java For Beginners – 1st step towards becoming a Java Guru!

Selenium with Java – A Complete End to End Course

Spring boot – Recetas para el trabajo diario

Complete Step By Step Java For Testers

Machine Learning with Java and Weka

Fundamentals of Java Programming for Text Mining and NLP

Build amazing real desktop application by javaFx

Fundamentos de Java: Aprende Java Desde Cero, Sin Misterios

Groovy Fundamentals For Testers – Step By Step

Servlets and JSPs: Master Java Web and Java EE technologies

Programación con Java: Más allá de los Fundamentos de Java

Java with JDBC: Connect to any database with Java

Java Fundamentals: Learn Java for absolute beginners

Create Java Web Applications. Completísimo and From Zero!

Java EE: From zero to Expert (EJB, JPA, Web Services, JSF)

Thanks for reading this article so far. If you like these Java courses then please share with your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions or doubt then please drop a note.

Top 10 Programming Languages of 2018 You Should Know | Simpliv

The technology world is expanding immensely with each passing year and months, as they are coming up with new trendier smartphones and tablets every other day and the competition too has grown tough in the market to stand at the highest position. That’s the reason programmers and web developers are in tremendous demand nowadays because they have a good knowledge of programming languages. Various programming languages are now available and each of them has distinct functions.

When you are just beginning, you might not know about these languages, but you can certainly make some efforts to learn about them and do mastery on at least one or more languages; then you can certainly gain a high-paid job for yourself in the industry. We have mentioned here 10 excellent programming languages of 2018 which you should learn and have a better idea.

1. Java

Java is considered as the perfect language for the developers and programmers to learn. Currently, it is the top-most programming language and has grabbed the highest position with Android OS yet again, though it was a bit down a few years ago. Java can be utilized for mobile-based applications, enterprise-level purpose, for creating desktop applications, and for establishing Android apps on tablets and smartphones.

2. PHP

The web developers should learn about PHP or Hypertext Preprocessor, a well-known programming language. With the help of PHP, you can enlarge a web app very quickly and effortlessly. PHP is the actual foundation of many strong content management systems, for example, WordPress. PHP is really a valuable programming language for the developers and programmers.

3. JavaScript

While you are expanding your site, JavaScript is extremely functional as this language can immensely assist you in generating the communication for your website. You can utilize various in style frameworks in JavaScript for constructing the superb user interface. When you’re into web development, it’s very important to know about JavaScript for making interactive web pages. JavaScript is applied for including animations on the web pages, loading fresh images, scripts or objects on web page, and craft hugely responsive user interfaces.

4. Python

For becoming skilled at all-in-one language, you should begin learning Python language that has the ability to expand web apps, data analysis, user interfaces, and much more, and frameworks are also available for these tasks. Python is utilized by bigger companies mostly that can evaluate vast data sets, thus this is a huge chance to learn it and be a Python programmer.

5. Objective-C

If you are the one who is interested in constructing apps for iOS, then you have to know about Objective-C language efficiently. The most preferred choice for all the web developers is Objective-C. When you have learned Objective-C, you can begin applying XCode that is known to be the authorized software development tool from Apple. This you can quickly produce an iOS app that can be noticeable in App Store.

6. Ruby

Another popular programming language is Ruby and Ruby on Rails. This can be learned easily, and also very strong and clear-cut. If you’ve small time in hand and still want to craft any project, then you can surely utilize Ruby language. This programming language is applied massively for web programming and hence turned out to be the ideal selection for the beginner companies.

7. Perl

Perl is also a well-accepted programming language that offers distinct tools for various obscure setbacks such as system programming. Though this programming language is a bit puzzling, it is really a strong one that you can learn for this year and renew your knowledge. Perl is mainly used for sites and web app expansion, desktop app development and system administration, and test automation that can be applied to testing databases, web apps, networking devices, and much more.

8. C, C++ and C#

You can increase your knowledge by learning about C this year that is a unique programming language. Being the oldest, it should be learned first when you start up, and it is mainly applied in forming different software.

C++ or C plus plus is a bit more progressive than C and utilized immensely in forming hardware speeded games. It is an ideal selection for strong desktop software as well as apps for mobiles and desktop. Known to be the strongest language, C++ is applied in vital operating systems, such as Windows.

After learning these 2, you can go ahead in knowing about C# language. It won’t be difficult for you to get accustomed with C# after knowing C and C++. C# is actually the prime language for Microsoft applications and services. While executing with .Net and ASP technologies, you are required to be familiar with the C# accurately.

9. SQL

When you are executing on databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc, you should be aware of SQL programming language or Standard Query Language. From this language, you can achieve the proficiency of acquiring the needed data from big and multifaceted databases.

10. Swift

Swift is reflected upon as the trendiest program language for expanding apps for Apple products. This language can be utilized by you for building up apps for iOS activated devices and Apple’s MAC in a quick and simple method. When you are keen to expand a superb iOS application, then it is better for you to gain knowledge of Swift programming language.

Hence, the above programming languages are known to be the best ones of 2018. So the developers and programmers should ensure that they’re updated regarding them. Knowing such programming languages will certainly take them to a greater level altogether in their career!

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Javascript has become the most import language you can learn.

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Years ago, you could produce a web site with HTML alone. Now, Javascript is a critical technology that makes not just interactive web sites, but full web applications. Modern sites don’t just display data but generally help users complete tasks such as making a reservation or buy an item.

Javascript is a critical part of these transactions. Handling everything from dynamic screen content to interacting with remote servers, every developer needs Javascript.

And, Javascript is not just a web language any more. Due to related technologies like Node and Phone Gap Javascript can now be used in web development (client and server side) and mobile development.

This is only part of the reason that Javascript is THE language to know.

FACT: Javascript is the most desired skill among those who hire new (junior) developers.

(This means that Javascript skills and certification may just be your key to a job).

If you’re reading this we don’t have to sell you upon becoming a developer. You already know it’s one of the most lucrative (and fastest growing) career tracks out there no degree required.

What Will I Learn to Do with Javascript?

Javascript is a powerful language.

Here are just a few of things you can do with Javascript

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Create applications that are constantly updated via a web service. Stock market, weather, and transportation apps work with web services to provide users with current information.

Create apps that take advantage of the HTML5 canvas which allows data visualizations, animations and even gaming!

Create applications with reactive interfaces that provide users with an optimized experience.

It’s tasks like this that make Javascript critical for developers. Javascript is essential to just about any project that appears on the web or in mobile.

This is where you can separate yourself from the average developer.

As a Designated Javascript Specialist, you are qualified to create, maintain and edit Javascript code. You’ll be able to help development teams create relevant, reactive web and mobile applications or even create applications on your own.

In this certification program you’ll learn:

How to Output to the console
How to output content to the browser window by manipulating the DOM
The getElementById() command
How to use variables in Javascript
Arithmetic with Javascript
The proper use of Javascript Operators
How to use Number Functions
Using Booleans
How programs make decisions with conditionals
If Statements and If Else Statements
Nested If Statements
How to use the Javascript Switch statement
For Loops, While Loops, Do While Loops
For In Loops, Endless Loops, Break and Continue Statements
Javascript Simple Functions, Function Parameters, Functions that Return a Value
Coding for Javascript Events and Call back Functions
Javascript Dialog Boxes
Creating Javascript Arrays
Looping Through Arrays
Javscript Strings and String Functions to process text
Javascript Date Functions
Processing text with Javascript Regular Expressions
Working with the Browser DOM
Accessing Web Services with the xmlHTTPRequest() Object
Making Requests and Parameterized Requests
Working with Returned Text Content
Working with Returned XML Content
Understanding JSON notation and Parsing JSON content
Using Generic Javascript Objects
Working with the Javascript Audio and Video API
2D Drawing, the Canvas and Javascript
Faux Multithreading with Javaascript
Custom Objects and OOP with Javascript

How Does the Certification Program Work?

First: Complete the Course

Each of the certification courses includes 5 to 10 hours of video training. Each course also includes lab exercises to help you retain the information in the video lectures. The courses feature study guides, practice questions, and activities, all with one goal: to help you learn new coding skills in Javascript.

The courses are designed to be completed in a few days, if significant time is invested. However, you may spread the work out for as long as you’d like. There are no calendars or limits on individual courses. Simply work with the course until you’re confident that you’ve mastered the material.

Next: Pass the Exam

Once you complete the course, you’ll be eligible to sit for the exam. The exam is composed of fifty multiple choice questions with a minimum passing score of 80%. The exam isn’t designed to be difficult, but to verify that you retained the information in the course. You have up to an hour to complete the exam. However, most people complete the exam much more quickly. If you don’t pass the exam the first time you take it, you may sit for the exam again.

When you pass the exam and complete the class, you’ll have earned your certification as a Javascript specialist. Congratulations!

Receive Your Certificate and Badge

Now that you’re certified, you’ll receive your printable, full color digital certificate. Your certificate includes a link to a digital transcript page which will serve as verification of your achievement. You can place the badge on your personal website, portfolio, or resume. You also can automatically place the badge on your LinkedIn page.

Many individuals who receive these certifications place them in their email signature and other highly visible digital real estate to set them apart from other developers.

Who should get certified?

Graphic and Digital Designers
Startup Employees
Marketing Designers
Content Specialists
Agency Personnel
Students who want to be more Employable

Anyone else who wants this critical skill set and proof of expertise

Why Should You Be Certified?

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in development, then the Javascript Specialist Designation is the place to continue your path. Almost every digital development project involves some level of Javascript, and experts are in demand. If you’re a business owner, this certification course is a great way to learn what you need to know to style your own website. It’s also a great way to train the members of your team who work with your web site to ensure that they’re using the latest and best Javascript practices. If you’re an agency or freelancer, the Javascript Specialist Designation is a great way to validate your skills and even justify a rate increase. If you’re a student, the Javascript Specialist Designation separates you from other graduates and verifies that you possess specialized technical skills that all employers are seeking.

The Javascript Specialist designation is tangible proof of your mastery of the critical Javascript Skillset and will drive up your value regardless of the environment in which you work.

Who is the target audience?

Developers who want to earn the Javacript Specialist Credential, while learning Javascript
Developers who want to move from Desktop apps to the Web Space
New Developers who want to learn an important coding skill while earning a professional credential

Basic knowledge

A functional knowledge of HTML will be helpful

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What you will learn

Create internal and external scripts
Use the event-based coding paradigm
Use the console for test output
Output conten to the browser
Manipulate HTML DOM elements via Javascript
Declare and Initialize Variables
Understand how Javascript variables are “typed”
Use arithmetic operators with Javascript variables
Use Javacript’s built-in math functions
Create and use boolean variables
Evaluate conditions with if statements
Evaluate “either-or” scenarios with if else
Make complex decisions with else if structures
Apply the Javascript switch statement
Repeat sections of code using loops
Apply the structure and syntax of while loops
Distinguish between while and do while loops
Use the for loop syntax
Use for..in loops to loop through Javascript objects
Recognize situations that result in endless loops and correct them
Define a simple function
Make a function call
Send parameters to a function for processing
Use return statements to make functions more modular
Understand the syntax for anonymous functions
Work with mouse events
Work with keyboard events
Use form events to validate form data
Pass and use the event object to obtain event properties
Use alert boxes to provide user with information
Use confirm and prompt dialog boxes to interact with users
Declare a basic array
Access and edit array elements
Loop through an array to access each array element
Understand functions associated with the array class
Use string functions to manipulate string values
Use string functions to search and replace characters within a string
Use date functions to work with current date and time
Use date functions to work with future or past dates and times
Create basic regular expressions
Test for string matches with regular expressions
Engage search and replace actions with regular expressions
Conceptualize DOM structure (Document Object Model)
Use getElementById() and innerHTML()
Alter DOM elements dynamically
Add and delete elements from the DOM
Locate elements within the DOM tree
Understand the fundamentals of Service Oriented Architecture
Use the xmlHttpRequest() Object to communicate with web services
Make get-style web service requests
Mark post-style web service requests
Work with text data returned from a service
Parse XML data returned from a service
Parse JSON content returned from a service
Understand and use JSON notation
Draw on the HTML5 canvas
Access built in device geo-location features with Javascript
Create custom Javascript classes
Instantiate and consume Javascript objects

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Run JavaScript in Web Pages

Implement Basic Automation

Update Web Page Content on the Fly

Communicate with the Cloud

Know the Benefits and Drawbacks

10 things to learn on the way to becoming a JavaScript Master

1. Control Flow

2. Error handling

3. Data Models

4. Asynchronity

5. DOM Manipulation

6. Node.js / Express

7. Functional Approach

8. Object Oriented Approach

9. Frontend Framework

10. Bundling / Transpilation

Resources for the Two Study:

What is JavaScript?

Why learn JavaScript?

How to learn JavaScript fast?

Resources for the Two Study:

10 Popular JavaScript Frameworks for 2019

1. Angular

2. React

3. Vue.js

4. Ember.js

5. Meteor

6. Mithril

7. Node.js

8. Polymer

9. Aurelia

10. Backbone.js

Choosing the Best JavaScript Development Framework

Why Learn JavaScript Now?

1. Mozilla Developer Network

2. Codecademy

3. Free Code Camp

4. David Walsh Blog

5. edX

6. Simpliv

7. SitePoint

8. EggHead

9. JavaScript Jabber

10. Envato Tuts+

11. Khan Academy

12. Code School

Final Thoughts on Free Resources to Help You Learn JavaScript

List of 7 Popular Java Frameworks for 2019

1. Spring Framework

2. Grails

3. Blade

4. Google Web Toolkit

5. JavaServer Faces (JSF)

6. Play

7. Struts

Conclusion

Java

Javascript

Python

Kotlin

Golang

C#

Swift

Rust

PHP

C/C++

Best Java Books

i. Head First Java

ii. Introduction to Programming Using Java, the 7th Edition

iii. Java: The Legend

iv. Introduction to Programming Using Java, Sixth Edition

v. Java – A Beginner’s Guide