Pranav Sharma wrote:I obviously need to understand basics of JS methodologies, does the book discuss them
If you are a complete JavaScript novice, then this is not the first book for you. The book assumes at least basic JavaScript knowledge and then explains all those things about JavaScript that most people never seem to find out on their own.
Also I hear at work that Prototype is past its prime
I agree with this assessment. Prototype was great in its day, but it's not aged well.
I'm a big fan of jQuery (obviously) and it's the library I would recommend.
Also, the book cover says Ninja, but shows us a Samurai I think.
Yeah, I mentioned this in another post.
Manning's collection of costumed people apparently doesn't include a ninja, so a samurai is as close as we get!
I have come to realize that you don't poke THE BEAR.
A wise man!