Should I learn jQuery or Javascript first, or in tandem?

Question

Possible duplicate:
Is it a good idea to learn JavaScript before learning jQuery?

I tried to teach myself Javascript recently, and I got a lot of comments from people who told me that I should just teach myself jQuery.

I see that it uses both - and obviously understanding Javascript allows you to better understand what is happening in jQuery. But jQuery seems simpler, more intuitive, and faster to get production level code (always useful when you're in a business environment).

Answer 1

I recommend learning javascript first, because:

• jQuery is a javascript library, so it is based on javascript
• I disagree with the "clean" jQuery instructions, so you always need to know the basics of javascript to complete the job.
• There should not be a big problem to learn the basics of javascript.

Answer 2

• JS Basics
• JQuery Basics
• Advanced methods

You should learn the basics of javascript and then move on to jQuery. You don't have to be an expert in JS, but you need to find out what JS can do for you to better understand what the jQuery function does and why it works in a certain way.

Answer 3

Learning a framework (jQuery) without learning a language (javascript) is based on the fact that this is not the best way to do this.

If I started fresh and wanted to quickly become productive, I would first read the Douglas Crockfords Javascript. These books provide a good experience of using the good parts of javascript and are the basis for many of the design ideas used in jQuery. Then I will start with jQuery.