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Programming Guides/Tutorials

JavaScript

A re-introduction to JavaScript

Nice quick refresher on the basics of JavaScript.

Eloquent JavaScript

A great introduction to programming in general and JavaScript as a beautiful, usable language.

Mixu's Node book

Does a good job of showing how to use the standard library.

Python

Learn Python the Hard Way

Based on a series of exercises rather than just throwing the concepts at you.

Rails

Michael Hartl's Ruby on Rails Tutorial

Also an amazing introduction to full-stack web development and TDD.

Ruby

why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby

Probably the most unique programming book I've ever read. Also does a good job of teaching Ruby.

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