Den OdellTechnologist. Author. Thought Leader.

Den Odell

Den Odell is a respected author whose influential books on JavaScript development have been adopted by universities, cited in academic research, and translated into multiple languages.

As a front-end architect with 25 years of experience, I’ve authored two landmark books that shape JavaScript and front-end development globally.

Published by Apress, Pro JavaScript Development: Coding, Capabilities, and Tooling (2014) advances robust web application techniques, while Pro JavaScript RIA Techniques: Best Practices, Performance, and Presentation (2009) enhances rich internet applications. Translated into Chinese and Czech, taught at universities like APUS, held in Harvard and Oxford libraries, and cited over 80 times in academic research, my books have been accessed 50,000+ times on SpringerLink.

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My Books

Pro JavaScript Development book cover
Pro JavaScript Development
Coding, Capabilities, and Tooling
Apress, 2014

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Pro JavaScript RIA Techniques book cover
Pro JavaScript RIA Techniques
Best Practices, Performance, and Presentation
Apress, 2009

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