JavaScript: The Definitive Guide

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (7th Edition) by David Flanagan is a modern, comprehensive reference to JavaScript (updated through ES2020). It starts by building up the language from the ground, covering types, expressions, statements, and objects, then expands into advanced topics like classes, modules, iterators, generators, Promises, and async/await. The later sections focus on both web APIs (DOM, canvas, events, graphics) and Node.js (streams, files, processes). Flanagan’s seventh edition also trims outdated content (e.g. jQuery, old IE tricks) to stay more focused and relevant.