collin/how_i_learned_javascript
I worked on my own JavaScript library to learn how JavaScript worked. I stole liberally from PrototypeJS and YUI for animation and base object extensions.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#1,055
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
how_i_learned_javascript gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,055 among JavaScript repositories and #13,381 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 24, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
how_i_learned_javascript has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
how_i_learned_javascript is an open-source project written in JavaScript: I worked on my own JavaScript library to learn how JavaScript worked. I stole liberally from PrototypeJS and YUI for animation and base object extensions.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install how_i_learned_javascript⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
how_i_learned_javascript coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed how_i_learned_javascript into JavaScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install how_i_learned_javascript using your package manager: `npm install how_i_learned_javascript`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for how_i_learned_javascript.
Import how_i_learned_javascript into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `how_i_learned_javascript --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
collin/how_i_learned_javascript is currently ranked #13,381 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does how_i_learned_javascript do? +
I worked on my own JavaScript library to learn how JavaScript worked. I stole liberally from PrototypeJS and YUI for animation and base object extensions.
What language is how_i_learned_javascript written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is how_i_learned_javascript actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 12, 2019 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does how_i_learned_javascript have? +
how_i_learned_javascript has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does how_i_learned_javascript rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, collin/how_i_learned_javascript is ranked #13,381 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,055 among JavaScript projects.
What license is how_i_learned_javascript distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
