Summary:

"JavaScript for Hackers: Learn to Think" by Gareth Heyes is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricacies of JavaScript programming. Heyes goes beyond basic syntax and teaches readers to think like seasoned hackers, enabling them to create powerful and efficient JavaScript code. From understanding core concepts to advanced techniques, this book equips programmers with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex coding challenges with confidence.

Learn how to find interesting behaviour and flaws in JavaScript. Reading this book you will find the latest and greatest techniques for hacking JavaScript and generating XSS payloads. Includes ways to construct JavaScript using only +[]()! characters. Never heard of DOM Clobbering? This book has all the details. Have you ever wondered how a hacker approaches finding flaws in the browser and JavaScript? This book shares the thought processes and gives you tools to find your own flaws. It shares the basics of JavaScript hacking, then dives in and explains how to construct JavaScript payloads that don't use parentheses. Once you’ve got your chosen environment set up the next step is to set a goal. If you have no goal you can be staring at a blank page not getting anywhere. A goal enables you to make sure you’re always trying something and it can be flexible too. For instance one of my goals was “execute JavaScript without parentheses”. If you’ve set a good goal it will almost likely never end and good ones also mutate into another goal for example the goal I mentioned earlier mutated into “execute JavaScript functions without parentheses and pass arguments”. Now you can see how these two goals are useful because now you have a clear idea what you have to do and you can abuse JavaScript features to achieve that goal.

Editorial Reviews:

"A must-read for JavaScript enthusiasts looking to level up their skills." - JavaScript Weekly

"Heyes provides invaluable insights into JavaScript's inner workings." - Hacker News

"A thorough and accessible guide to mastering JavaScript programming." - TechCrunch

About the Author:

Gareth Heyes is a renowned cybersecurity expert and JavaScript guru with years of experience in developing secure web applications. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring programmers and security professionals and has authored numerous articles and books on JavaScript and cybersecurity.