Long time ago when I was a newbie, I used w3schools to ramp up on web basics. The format was easy to use. I still to back occasionally for a quick double check on syntax. For naysayers that believe that better options exist in the space for newbies, perhaps they could provide links to these resources.
An Ode To W3Schools
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Re: An Ode To W3Schools
#62Earlier quoted context omitted.
I think the reason a lot of newbies start with them is because of a straight to the point easy to read format. They may not be the most accurate or comprehensive, but the low barrier to entry is EXACTLY what newbies are looking for.
I disagree. The reason a lot of newbies start with W3Schools is because they're the plague of Google search results. Popularity isn't everything. If it was, we'd all be promoting Nicki Minaj as the definitive source of quality music.
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Re: An Ode To W3Schools
#63Long time ago when I was a newbie, I used w3schools to ramp up on web basics. The format was easy to use. I still to back occasionally for a quick double check on syntax. For naysayers that believe that better options exist in the space for newbies, perhaps they could provide links to these resources.
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4803730 perhaps?
Thank you.
Re: An Ode To W3Schools
#64As a long time webdev, I too took a fews years back in around 05,06 to figure out how misleading w3school's content is, but since then, I've compiled a list of resource to help myself relearn the webdev process. But be warned, there's no shortcut if you want to be good, if you just aim to be quick and dirty. Go read w3schools.com and be yet another w3fool. _Webdev Begins_ Sitepoint Slightly outdated, but perfectly su…
Thank you. Great listing
Re: An Ode To W3Schools
#65The argument against w3schools is simple: Use Primary Sources Wherever Possible. If you want to learn about the history of the Holy Roman Empire then Wikipedia is great. The relevant primary sources are numerous, and many of them are probably written in languages you can't even read. But if you want to learn about web development, the primary sources of documentation are few, easily found, and authoritative . If you…
that's why everybody who wants to learn Js reads the spec first,right?
Re: An Ode To W3Schools
#66As a long time webdev, I too took a fews years back in around 05,06 to figure out how misleading w3school's content is, but since then, I've compiled a list of resource to help myself relearn the webdev process. But be warned, there's no shortcut if you want to be good, if you just aim to be quick and dirty. Go read w3schools.com and be yet another w3fool. _Webdev Begins_ Sitepoint Slightly outdated, but perfectly su…
An upvote and a thanks from me, too.