what are the best way to learn javascript/jQuery?

This is the most asked question by the new developers and working developers too. Even on Quora this is the most asked question.

Javascript/jQuery is very vast and to master it the only way is to do CODING not just read , do-it. Okay so from where, what and when?

1. Learn the basics of JS you can pick any book , site or any podcast. For learning basics I prefer book as I can make notes, mark things and can carry with me while I am travelling.
2. Once you are done with basics it is the time to look for some mentor or tutorial who can teach you the JS, help you in logics and structures. Do not hesitate if you need to pay for some good video tuts. I prefer video tuts as they are updated and authors are very active. If you got stuck somewhere you can write to them and they will get back to you asap.
3. But the most important way to learn/master JS is by coding. Start coding, start making small projects, start getting into other’s code. Be on stackoverlfow..solve questions, be on GitHub start participating in open source.
4. Build something, get code review and keep coding

Side Note: Should one join institute? (my personal opinion)

I stay in New Delhi/NCR and I didn’t found any institute who can teach you JS as they teach you very basics which anyway you can do by w3schools. Also, I believe only a working profressionals can teach you programming language because he has experience and working on real world problems. Web development is not a single person job it is a team work and as a developer you must be aware of your role and other’s too.