Hack this site and Java Script

General Topics
1

I want to become more proficient at defending computers and websites from attackers.
Is Hack This Site a good place to start?
I also want to learn Java Script.
Am I headed in the right direction?

2

For Java Script, you might try the link provided by Polonus in the thread below.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=61512.msg519797#msg519797

3

Useful information and links here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript
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