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YJ

getify/You-Dont-Know-JS

A book series (2 published editions) on the JS language.

185k Stars33k Forks2 Open Issues185k WatchersNOASSERTION
Review Readiness

This repository page is useful for visitors, but Git-Stars keeps it out of search indexing until more original evidence and comparison context are available.

35

review score

Needs original analysisNeeds license signalNeeds sourcesNeeds alternatives
Decision Snapshot

Problem solved

Provides a deep understanding of JavaScript's core mechanisms, helping developers overcome common misconceptions and write more effective code.

Deployment reality

Setup instructions are not clear enough yet. Non-coders should ask Codex or Claude to read the README, list prerequisites, create an install checklist, and identify hosted alternatives before deploying.

Commercial use

The recorded license is NOASSERTION. This is a useful commercial-use signal, but teams should still verify license text, dependencies, model/API terms, and trademark constraints.

Capability ceiling

getify/You-Dont-Know-JS still needs a clearer capability analysis. Use the metadata as a discovery signal, not as a production recommendation.

Source and compliance noteLast synced: Aug 16, 2026

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Editorial Evaluation

getify/You-Dont-Know-JS is tracked as a multi-language project in the general open source area. This evaluation combines public GitHub metadata, category signals, short source summaries, and Git-Stars editorial rules rather than copying project documentation.

Momentum check: the repository has 185k total stars, with +0 today, +27 this week, and +54 this month. These growth windows help distinguish durable adoption from short-lived visibility spikes.

Maintenance check: current activity is Inactive; the latest push was 241 days ago, and the open issue queue is 2, about 0.00% of total stars. Treat this as an adoption signal, not a substitute for engineering due diligence.

Adoption check: 33k forks and 185k watchers suggest how often the project is reused or followed. License signal: NOASSERTION. Always verify license compatibility before commercial or internal use.

Practical fit: this project is most relevant when you need teams that prefer mature projects with broad adoption signals. Be cautious when you require frequent releases or active maintenance.

Source check: Git-Stars currently has 1 explicit source reference(s) for this report and a recent growth signal of 54. Follow the original GitHub repository for final install, security, and release information.

Evidence Checklist

Analysis

Limited

Needs stronger original analysis before indexing.

Sources

Limited

Needs clearer source references.

License

Limited

License is unknown and should be checked before commercial use.

Maintenance

Ready

Recent activity is visible in repository metadata.

Alternatives

Limited

Needs more comparable projects for decision support.

Best For
  • teams that prefer mature projects with broad adoption signals
Avoid When
  • you require frequent releases or active maintenance
  • you need a legal review, security audit, or production SLA
Adoption Signals

Momentum

185k Stars

Reuse

33k Forks

Attention

185k Watchers

Maintenance

inactive

License

NOASSERTION

Open issues

2

Overview

A series of books diving deep into the core mechanisms of the JavaScript language, second edition.

Key Features

Free online reading; self-published through GetiPub; available for purchase on Leanpub and Amazon.

Tool Positioning

Category signals are still being collected for this project.

Quick Start

Start from the original GitHub README and release notes before installing. Git-Stars summarizes setup signals but does not mirror full project documentation.

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Project Activity

80

Health Score

Inactive

Commit Activity

Nov 16, 2013

Created

Feb 15, 2026

Last push

Source Trail

GitHub repository metadata

metadata

Star History

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Community Health
33k

Forks

2

Open

185k

Watchers

Owner
YJ

getify

GitHub profile
Topics & Language
asyncbookbook-seriesclosureseducationes2015es6javascriptlearn-to-codeprogrammingprototypestraining-materialstraining-providers
Ecosystem & Usage
GitHub Repository Project Website
Alternatives & Comparison

No similar projects found. Check Explore for more.

License
NOASSERTION
CreatedNov 16, 2013
Last pushFeb 15, 2026
Last syncedAug 16, 2026
Repository Standards

✓

License

✓

Forked

✗ Inactive

Maintained