In this series, we’re going to learn how to build a fully functional contacts manager using Backbone.js, Underscore.js, and jQuery.

This is perfect for someone who has just finished learning the basics of JavaScript and jQuery and is looking to take their front end chops to the next level!

In this session, Rob Hawkes, author of Foundation HTML5 Canvas, will bring you up to speed with HTML5 canvas, the plugin-less drawing functionality built into modern browsers. For those who are just becoming acquainted with this new technology, “Canvas from Scratch” is the perfect resource.

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Maybe you saw that tweet: “jQuery is a gateway drug. It leads to full-on JavaScript usage.” Part of that addiction, I contend, is learning other JavaScript frameworks. And that’s what this four-part series on the incredible Dojo Toolkit is all about: taking you to the next level of your JavaScript addiction.

Sometimes, when attempting to learn a new skill, you simply want to be told exactly what to do. Where do I start? What’s the best book on this subject? Which blogs post the best articles in this field? Well, that’s exactly what this Session is for! We provide you with a multi-step, assignment-based syllabus for your training!

In the red corner, weighing in at just 29Kb (uncompressed), is knockout.js; a pure JavaScript library that simplifies the creation of dynamic user interfaces. Knockout is library agnostic, so it can easily be used with any of the most popular JavaScript libraries already available, but it works particularly well with jQuery, and uses jQuery.tmpl as its default templating engine.

Twice a month, we revisit some of our readers’ favorite posts and sessions from throughout the history of Nettuts+. This tutorial series first published in February.

In this Session, we’ll be taking a look at Sinatra; a small, yet incredibly powerful DSL for quickly creating Ruby web applications. You’ll learn everything from installing the framework, all the way up to building an app.

Your favorite resource for web development tuts now just kicked things up a notch with interactive quizzes. Expect the number of topics to grow exponentially in the future — we have a lot of fun and challenging topics planned!

In this session, we’re going to introduce you to Microsoft’s WebMatrix IDE, a free web development technology that delivers one of the best experiences for web developers. You’ll learn how to install and use WebMatrix, and even how to create dynamic web pages.

Considering the fact that Nettuts+ is dedicated to teaching web developers – of all skill levels – how to code, it occurred to me that, in over two years, we’ve never covered the absolute basics. This series is for those of you who have zero experience with web design. HTML, CSS, AJAX? What the heck are these acronyms? Step by step, I’ll teach you exactly how to get started in this amazing, but difficult industry.

Welcome to Python from Scratch, where I’m going to teach you the ins and outs of Python development… from scratch. There’s no need to worry if you don’t have any ounce of Python experience. That’s what I’m here for! Let’s get started.