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date: '2016-12-31'
title: 'JavaScript topics and frameworks to learn in 2017'
description: "A fantastastic read on what to stay on top of in the ever-changing JavaScript ecosystem in 2017."
tags: ['JavaScript', 'development']
---

[A fantastastic read](https://medium.com/javascript-scene/top-javascript-frameworks-topics-to-learn-in-2017-700a397b711#.2micvl2c8) by [Eric Elliott](https://ericelliottjs.com) on what to stay on top of in the ever-changing JavaScript ecosystem in 2017.<!-- excerpt -->

Personally, I've been focusing in on [React](https://facebook.github.io/react), [Redux](https://github.com/reactjs/redux) and the tooling ecosystem surrounding both. I can't wait to see what else next year brings.

I've been reading quite a bit this year as well and have particularly enjoyed:

- _Functional JavaScript_ by Michael Fogus: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/functional-javascript/id657571134?mt=11&uo=4&at=11lvuD) | [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449360726/?tag=corydme-20)
- _Learning JavaScript Design Patterns_ by Addy Osmani: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/learning-javascript-design/id552162547?mt=11&uo=4&at=11lvuD) | [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449331815/?tag=corydme-20)
- _React: Up and Running_ by Stoyan Stefanov: [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/1491931825/?tag=corydme-20)
