--- product_id: 88889619 title: "Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction to Programming" price: "£19.69" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88889619-eloquent-javascript-3rd-edition-a-modern-introduction-to-programming store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction to Programming **Price:** £19.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction to Programming - **How much does it cost?** £19.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88889619-eloquent-javascript-3rd-edition-a-modern-introduction-to-programming) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Completely revised and updated, this best-selling introduction to programming in JavaScript focuses on writing real applications. JavaScript lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social apps like Twitter to browser-based game frameworks like Phaser and Babylon. Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. This much anticipated and thoroughly revised third edition of Eloquent JavaScript dives deep into the JavaScript language to show you how to write beautiful, effective code. It has been updated to reflect the current state of Java¬Script and web browsers and includes brand-new material on features like class notation, arrow functions, iterators, async functions, template strings, and block scope. A host of new exercises have also been added to test your skills and keep you on track. As with previous editions, Haverbeke continues to teach through extensive examples and immerses you in code from the start, while exercises and full-chapter projects give you hands-on experience with writing your own programs. You start by learning the basic structure of the JavaScript language as well as control structures, functions, and data structures to help you write basic programs. Then you'll learn about error handling and bug fixing, modularity, and asynchronous programming before moving on to web browsers and how JavaScript is used to program them. As you build projects such as an artificial life simulation, a simple programming language, and a paint program, you'll learn how to: - Understand the essential elements of programming, including syntax, control, and data - Organize and clarify your code with object-oriented and functional programming techniques - Script the browser and make basic web applications - Use the DOM effectively to interact with browsers - Harness Node.js to build servers and utilities Isn't it time you became fluent in the language of the Web? * All source code is available online in an inter¬active sandbox, where you can edit the code, run it, and see its output instantly. Contents Introduction (Part 1: Language) Values, Types, and Operators Program Structure Functions Data Structures: Objects and Arrays Higher-order Functions The Secret Life of Objects Project: A Robot Bugs and Errors Regular Expressions Modules Asynchronous Programming Project: A Programming Language (Part 2: Browser) JavaScript and the Browser The Document Object Model Handling Events Project: A Platform Game Drawing on Canvas HTTP and Forms Project: A Pixel Art Editor (Part 3: Node) Node.js Project: Skill-Sharing Website Review: BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO LEARN JAVASCRIPT! - I have so many books and many books on JavaScript. This so far seems to be my favourite of the bunch. I have the paperback book (Which the binding came unglued almost immediately - only con on this book I have against it) and I have the eBook. I use the eBook the most sitting on my desktop next to my laptop and external keyboard/mouse and find I can learn from it easily. I've already learned so much about ES6+ (ECMAScript) not starting with only Vanilla and moving forward but intertwining the newer changes to the language with the old and showing along the way (whether on purpose or not) how to refactor the code so it is more concise using the new shortcuts implement into JavaScript over the last few years. And it builds on topics, gives test questions to rattle your mind a bit and you can tell it was written by someone with Industry inside experience. And one interesting thing I learned from it which the books pounds into you is you need to manage the fine line between shorter/less/cleaner code and efficiency. Sometimes if performance is in question slopppy and longer written out code might suit your needs better. It's a 5 star book. I've been waiting many months for this books to come out and it was worth the wait. Review: Excellent! - Have been trying for over a week to understand how to work with the Javascript event loop. Browsed multiple Web blogs, read the "authoritative" Javascript book from that O' "publisher" that no longer deserves the name, hacked away on my own for days without success. Just got this book, went straight to the "Handling Events" chapter, and 3 minutes later, my confusion was resolved. Not only that, but the chapter opened with a quick and easy overview of how events have been handled in the pre-Javascript era. I found this enlightening as it explained without fluff or pedantry why the Javascript event loop works the way it does. Haven't dived deep into the rest of the book yet, but a brief browse indicates that this book is quality from TOC to Index. Major kudos to the publisher for bright archival paper, black ink, correctly sized illustrations, excellent typography and correct font sizes. (Sadly, such aspects of basic book design can no longer be taken for granted.) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #531,237 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #65 in JavaScript Programming (Books) #82 in Web Services #289 in Introductory & Beginning Programming | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,790 Reviews | ## Images ![Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction to Programming - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HqVRRwp3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO LEARN JAVASCRIPT! *by G***C on January 12, 2019* I have so many books and many books on JavaScript. This so far seems to be my favourite of the bunch. I have the paperback book (Which the binding came unglued almost immediately - only con on this book I have against it) and I have the eBook. I use the eBook the most sitting on my desktop next to my laptop and external keyboard/mouse and find I can learn from it easily. I've already learned so much about ES6+ (ECMAScript) not starting with only Vanilla and moving forward but intertwining the newer changes to the language with the old and showing along the way (whether on purpose or not) how to refactor the code so it is more concise using the new shortcuts implement into JavaScript over the last few years. And it builds on topics, gives test questions to rattle your mind a bit and you can tell it was written by someone with Industry inside experience. And one interesting thing I learned from it which the books pounds into you is you need to manage the fine line between shorter/less/cleaner code and efficiency. Sometimes if performance is in question slopppy and longer written out code might suit your needs better. It's a 5 star book. I've been waiting many months for this books to come out and it was worth the wait. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! *by A***M on November 26, 2022* Have been trying for over a week to understand how to work with the Javascript event loop. Browsed multiple Web blogs, read the "authoritative" Javascript book from that O' "publisher" that no longer deserves the name, hacked away on my own for days without success. Just got this book, went straight to the "Handling Events" chapter, and 3 minutes later, my confusion was resolved. Not only that, but the chapter opened with a quick and easy overview of how events have been handled in the pre-Javascript era. I found this enlightening as it explained without fluff or pedantry why the Javascript event loop works the way it does. Haven't dived deep into the rest of the book yet, but a brief browse indicates that this book is quality from TOC to Index. Major kudos to the publisher for bright archival paper, black ink, correctly sized illustrations, excellent typography and correct font sizes. (Sadly, such aspects of basic book design can no longer be taken for granted.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent JavaScript book *by D***N on June 22, 2019* I am a JavaScript developer with a lot of real-world experience, but I lacked the ability to fundamentally rationalize and explain the "WHY" of decisions I was making. This was, of course, problematic when I was interviewing for a new job. I turned to books to get a more well-rounded understanding of the language I had been using for so long, and Eloquent JavaScript was one of the most helpful for me. Most everything you need is covered inside with code examples written in ECMAScript 2015 (ES6) syntax which is ideal for programmers working with modern web application frameworks. This book is available completely free from the publisher (Google search "Eloquent JavaScript"), but the physical copy is delightfully high quality. It is certainly worth your money. Maybe give the online version a look and, if you find the content good/helpful/whatever, consider purchasing the paperback. I would recommend this book for anyone who works with JavaScript. For a beginner, I would pair it with a book on programming fundamentals and get started coding literally anything. ## Frequently Bought Together - Eloquent JavaScript, 3rd Edition: A Modern Introduction to Programming - HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites - JavaScript: The Definitive Guide: Master the World's Most-Used Programming Language --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88889619-eloquent-javascript-3rd-edition-a-modern-introduction-to-programming](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88889619-eloquent-javascript-3rd-edition-a-modern-introduction-to-programming) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*