Best way to learn javascript or recommend any resources, e.g. websites, books, etc.?

Hello there!


I have been offered a web design job with a pretty high salary, except they emphasis knowing Javascript, ouch. I already all the basics such as html,xml, css, and C programming which I know would come in handy for online databases using php/mysql. Except I never really got to covering javascript thoroughly, I didnt taking classes for this while in college, I majored in international business, so most of web design learning came through my own studies, and of course some web-design classes, but nothing too big, I also took a programming class. So what I need are some resources for learning javascript, something that is clear and cut, and can learn in a matter of days, I will study it from dusk to dawn, I just don't know where to look, any recommendations?

Best way to learn javascript or recommend any resources, e.g. websites, books, etc.?
I've got a list of online sites (both novice tutorials and expert presentations) and a link to the best, single reference book at:





http://home.comcast.net/~richarduie/





The page is nothing but a list of web-programming resources links (CSS, HTML, JavaScript, DOM, and UI patterns) that I recommend for user interface engineers.





The quickest ramp-up on some basics will prob'ly be the w3schools link, but it has its flaws. It ain't gonna happen in a few days... the topic's just too big.
Reply:You can learn Javascript and lots of other webdesigning skills from http://www.w3schools.com/ This website also gives you examples to play with which are quite fun. I'm doing my final year as a computer scientist and my final year project revolves around HTML, XHTML, XML, Javascript and CSS. This website has been a good help and it is easy for beginners to digest. There's a thin book called "Javascript - In easy steps" which is good too but if you're a more hands on person, then I would recommend the website.





You should learn XHTML as well. Its similar to HTML but stricter and its better because HTML can be quite messy and sometimes you forget to close tags etc but XHTML forces you to close tags once opened so your codes won't be too messy.





Goodluck!
Reply:w3schools.com i'm only 16 but i learned everything i know about web design from that website
Reply:Book: "JavaScript In Easy Steps" It's really simple, but covers the basics...enough to get buy and build from. Really simple book, about $10 at Barnes %26amp; Noble or cheaper used on Amazon.

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