Crockford on JavaScript - Volume 1: The Early Years

Why it was recommended

I urge you to watch this. It really is worth it!

Strong recommendationDogamondo · Original2014-01

What it covers

Douglas Crockford's first Yahoo lecture puts JavaScript in historical context. He traces the language's structure and quirks back through the early decades of computer science and programming. It is for someone meeting the subject for the first time.

Video details

Channel

YUI Library

Length

1 hr 42 min

Year

2011

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