Quality Standards¶

Maintaining Excellence

These standards ensure every resource in our collection provides exceptional value for deep JavaScript learning.

🎯 Core Quality Criteria¶

1. Deep and Technical ⚙️¶

Resources must go beyond surface-level explanations:

Explains "why" not just "how"
Covers internal mechanisms and implementation details
References specifications or engine behavior
Provides mental models for understanding

✅ Good Examples:¶

Jake Archibald's event loop guide with spec references
Kyle Simpson's "You Don't Know JS" series
Lydia Hallie's visualized explanations with internals

❌ Poor Examples:¶

Basic syntax tutorials without depth
Copy-paste code examples without explanation
Surface-level overviews

2. Unique Value 💎¶

Each resource must offer something distinctive:

Novel perspective on familiar concepts
Unique teaching approach (visual, interactive, etc.)
Specialized focus on specific aspects
Expert insights not found elsewhere

✅ Good Examples:¶

Visual explanations that make complex concepts clear
Specification-level analysis of language features
Performance optimization insights from engine developers

❌ Poor Examples:¶

Duplicate content already well-covered
Generic tutorials available everywhere
Rehashed explanations without new insights

3. Expert Authors 👨‍💻¶

Resources should come from recognized authorities:

JavaScript educators (Will Sentance, Kyle Simpson)
Browser/Engine developers (V8 team, Mozilla)
Framework creators (Dan Abramov, Evan You)
Specification contributors (TC39 members)
Recognized technical writers with proven expertise

✅ Recognized Experts:¶

Will Sentance (Frontend Masters)
Kyle Simpson (You Don't Know JS)
Lydia Hallie (JavaScript Visualized)
Jake Archibald (Google Chrome team)
Dan Abramov (React team)

4. Well-Explained 📚¶

Content must be clear and comprehensive:

Logical progression of concepts
Clear examples with explanations
Proper terminology and precise language
Complete coverage of the topic

Quality Indicators:¶

Step-by-step breakdowns
Code examples with line-by-line explanations
Diagrams and visualizations
Common pitfalls and debugging tips

5. Relevant to Course Structure 🎓¶

Resources must align with our learning objectives:

Fits within Frontend Masters course topics
Supports deep understanding of JavaScript fundamentals
Builds toward mastery of hard concepts
Connects to other course sections

📊 Resource Type Standards¶

Visual Understanding 🎨¶

Animated explanations with step-by-step progression
Interactive elements that aid comprehension
Clear visual metaphors for abstract concepts
Accurate representations of internal processes

Deep Mechanisms 🔬¶

Specification references to ECMA-262 or browser specs
Implementation details from JavaScript engines
Memory management and performance implications
Edge cases and browser differences

Engine-Level Technical ⚙️¶

V8, SpiderMonkey, or JavaScriptCore implementation details
Compilation and optimization strategies
Performance benchmarks and analysis
Debugging techniques for engine-level issues

Official Documentation 📖¶

MDN Web Docs comprehensive guides
ECMA-262 specification sections
Browser vendor documentation
Standards body publications

🚫 Exclusion Criteria¶

Automatic Rejections:¶

Basic syntax tutorials without depth
Promotional content disguised as education
Outdated information (pre-ES6 without historical context)
Plagiarized content or copyright violations
Poor quality writing or presentation

Content We Don't Need:¶

Framework-specific tutorials (React, Vue, etc.)
Library documentation (jQuery, Lodash, etc.)
Build tool configurations (Webpack, Babel, etc.)
General programming concepts not JavaScript-specific

📝 Evaluation Process¶

Initial Review Checklist:¶

Author credibility - Recognized expert in field
Content depth - Goes beyond surface level
Unique value - Offers something distinctive
Technical accuracy - Factually correct information
Relevance - Fits course structure and goals

Quality Assessment:¶

Clarity - Well-written and easy to understand
Completeness - Covers topic comprehensively
Examples - Includes practical code examples
Accuracy - Technically correct and up-to-date
Value - Provides significant learning benefit

Final Approval Criteria:¶

Meets all core criteria (Deep, Unique, Expert, Well-explained, Relevant)
Adds value to existing collection
No duplicates or significant overlap
Appropriate difficulty for target audience
Accessible format (readable, viewable, functional)

🎯 Special Considerations¶

Historical Resources¶

Older resources may be included if they: - Provide foundational understanding still relevant today - Offer unique perspectives not found in modern content - Come from recognized authorities in the field - Include historical context for language evolution

Video Content¶

Video resources must: - Have clear audio and visual quality - Include timestamps or chapters for navigation - Provide transcripts or detailed descriptions - Maintain focus on educational content

Interactive Content¶

Interactive resources should: - Function properly across modern browsers - Enhance understanding rather than just entertain - Include explanations of what's happening - Be accessible to users with disabilities

📈 Continuous Quality Improvement¶

Regular Reviews:¶

Quarterly audits of existing resources
Link checking for broken or moved content
Content updates for accuracy and relevance
Community feedback integration

Community Standards:¶

Peer review of suggested resources
Expert validation for technical accuracy
User feedback on resource quality
Continuous improvement based on learning outcomes

Quality First

We prioritize quality over quantity. A smaller collection of exceptional resources is more valuable than a large collection of mediocre ones. Every resource should earn its place through excellence.