StackOverflow is really addictive once you get to the stage where you can help people by answering some more-than-trivial questions. I have been spending a lot of time each day and sometimes it feels like a waste of my time. It probably is, now, when I should be learning more and then think about helping even more. True, it makes me look up stuff I wouldn't have come across if I worked on my own, but moderation is needed in looking for questions to answer. The game mechanics of SO are amazing with all its reputation points and badges. If ever I am going to build an addictive service, SO will be one of the most important case-studies.
JavaScript is such a beautiful language (if you neglect the bad parts). Learning it over a few weeks, I understand how powerful and expressive it can be. It is the browser that made it look bad. Watching the Crockford video on "The metamorphosis of Ajax" has cleared the mist I always used to see on Internet Explorer. Microsoft, in the early years of the browsers, really pushed JavaScript 'in the browser' to newer heights. I will keep on encouraging my friends to move away from the IEs, but will not blame Microsoft as being evil.
I have learned a good amount of jQuery and JavaScript over the week. I am looking forward to put all the learning to use. I have some ideas for small web applications. What better way to test your knowledge and skill than to try and build things using them.
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