Javascript: A Beginner's Guide FROM OUR EDITORS
The Barnes & Noble Review
More than 3.5 million web pages use JavaScript. It's still the No. 1 way to get web scripting done. If you've never programmed before, but you've now got to add JavaScript functionality to your site (or understand the functionality some developer or software program has added for you), you can't beat JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide.
John Pollock, whose web-based JavaScript tutorials have already taught thousands of web designers, has crafted a great first course in JavaScript programming. You'll find plenty of examples that show you how it's done, and plenty of screen shots that show you how it'll look.
Pollock assumes you know little or nothing about JavaScripting and gently walks you through the absolute basics -- placing JavaScript in your HTML files, variables, functions, and "meat and potatoes" JavaScripting (conditional statements, loops, event handling, the document object, and so forth).
The book closes with a brief guide to debugging, as well as examples of several of the most common uses for JavaScript, from rollovers and animation to forms validation and cookies.
There aren't as many good "beginner" JavaScript books around as there used to be. But all you need is one: this one.
(Bill Camarda)
Bill Camarda is a consultant and writer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced software, computing, and networking products and services. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Learn to create dynamic and flexible Web pages in JavaScript using this hands-on resource. Perfect as an introduction to the leading Web development language, this easy-to-follow guide explains everything you need to get started -- from choosing the right browser to using script tags, variables, event handlers, and much more. Written in a clear, accessible style, this book also contains screen shots and lots of sample code to help you with real-world programming tasks. Begin programming in JavaScript the right way with this step-by-step learning solution.
SYNOPSIS
Learn to create dynamic and flexible Web pages in JavaScript using this hands-on resource.
Perfect as an introduction to this leading Web development language, this easy-to-follow guide explains everything you need to get started—from choosing the right browser to using script tags, variables, event handlers and much more. Written in a clear, accessible style, this book also contains screen shots and lots of sample code to help you with real-world programming tasks. Begin programming in JavaScript the right way with this step-by-step learning solution.
This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning: Modules—Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning Goals—Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module Ask the Experts—Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary 1-Minute Drills—Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated Syntax—Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated Projects—Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning Mastery Checks—End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions
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