Read only if you know Javascript…

…otherwise, your eyes will bleed. Really.

Anyway, I’ve been reading up on closures: http://jibbering.com/faq/faq_notes/closures.html

And it’s so painful. So painful that I thought I’d share it with you all.

Baby steps into the WebDev world…

I’ve decided to document my research and work as I explore the world of web development. There are a number of reasons for why I’ve decided to do this:

1. I’d like to be able to logically follow the trail of my studying and research. Bookmarks of webpages may show me the sources that I draw from, but they don’t do a good job of showing my train of thought.
2. Not only does it document my trail, but articulating what I need to learn also forces me to organize the process itself.
3. I’m sure there are other folks who are wondering where to start and might like a few tips. It’ll be a learning experience for everyone!
4. I’ve always been amazed by the free resources all over the internet; just imagine that everything I’ve learned about design and scripting so far has been without spending a dime on the actual information. I feel like the best way to show my appreciation is to talk about them.

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